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Lake Worth, TX

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Lake Worth, TX

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 51
Population4,667
Foreign Born6.6%
Population Density1,895people per mi²
Median Age45.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

99/100

1% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Lake Worth, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$40k
Comfortable $41k$60k
Luxury $152k+$235k+
Elite (Top 5%) $198k+$307k+
Affordability Ratio

139%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
19
Positive
25
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

6.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

7.8mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

24.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Fort Worth, TX

7.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 3.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 29.7 mi
Marina10Nearest 0.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 19.5 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$84k+2.1%
12% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$537k
18% below US avg
College Educated
20.9%
40% below US avg
WFH
12.2%
15% below US avg
Homeownership
71.1%
9% above US avg
Median Home
$211k
25% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
62.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−12.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−18.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.21 / 1k Residents60% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.12 / 1k Residents31% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−6.7%
Burglary
3.33 / 1k Residents36% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
49.13 / 1k Residents284% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
5.62 / 1k Residents127% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Lake Worth, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season278 days347 frost-free
Annual Rainfall41.6"
Elevation650 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor7.5 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,895/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak15 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 311 mi · coast 257 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$608.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityFort Worth919k people are 7.5 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW24 mi away
Distance to State Capital177 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison13 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:26:42.000Z

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