Port Lavaca, Texas

Population 12,224

Port Lavaca is located in Calhoun County, TX. The population is 12,224, making Port Lavaca the largest city in Calhoun County.

There are 5 public schools in Port Lavaca with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Port Lavaca is low , and there are 65 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Port Lavaca is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Port Lavaca property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Port Lavaca include Point Comfort, Placedo and Vanderbilt.

Port Lavaca Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Crime Rate

3.23% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 329
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 307
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

74.53% Higher than national avg.
  • 65 offenders in Port Lavaca
  • 53.17 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

119 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 115

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Port Lavaca, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Port Lavaca's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

65 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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16 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Port Lavaca, TX issued 16 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 16 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Port Lavaca, TX issued 102 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 102 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 90 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $760
  • 2 Bedrooms: $930
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,330

Zip Codes

77979

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Environmental Hazards

119 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (1005/1132)
    Port Lavaca, TX has 88.78% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Port Lavaca, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Port Lavaca, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 54.63°
  • February 58.63°
  • March 64.87°
  • April 71.48°
  • May 76.7°
  • June 84.49°
  • July 85°
  • August 86.42°
  • September 80.82°
  • October 72.55°
  • November 64.48°
  • December 57.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Port Lavaca, TX

Earthquakes
Port Lavaca, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Port Lavaca, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Port Lavaca, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Port Lavaca, TX has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Port Lavaca, TX: $43,515

Unemployment

Unemployment in Port Lavaca is 3.8%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.50%
White Collar - 48.50%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Blake Farenthold

Neighborhood Info

6 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 Cemeteries view all

28 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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