Lavaca, AR

Lavaca, Arkansas

Lavaca, Arkansas, in Sebastian county, is 13 miles E of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 116 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Fort Smith metropolitan area. Lavaca has a population of 1,825.

The People and Families of Lavaca

In Lavaca, about 68% of adults are married. Lavaca is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lavaca had a median family income of $43,542. Lavaca is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Lavaca finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lavaca ($3,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lavaca Housing

About 77% of housing units in Lavaca are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Lavaca pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Lavaca, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lavaca strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Lavaca, AR

Comparing Lavaca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Lavaca Almanac

Lavaca Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lavaca Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lavaca High Schools (2004)

LAVACA HIGH SCHOOL
704 SOUTH DAVIS
479-674-5612
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 259 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Lavaca Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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