Lasara, Texas

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Population in 2010: 1,039.
Population change since 2000: +1.5%
Males: 533  (51.3%)
Females: 506  (48.7%)
Median resident age:

34.4 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 78561, 78580.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $27,217 (it was $17,794 in 2000)
Lasara:

$27,217
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,411 (it was $6,336 in 2000)

Lasara CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $109,929 (it was $22,900 in 2000)
Lasara:

$109,929
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $105,867; detached houses: $106,470; mobile homes: $104,241
March 2022 cost of living index in Lasara: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.9%
(60.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 15.6% for two or more races residents)

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According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Lasara, Texas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lasara is 423 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 43 feet

Land area: 1.40 square miles.

Population density: 744 people per square mile   (low).

Lasara, Texas map

126 residents are foreign born (11.4% Latin America).

This place:

11.5%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lasara CDP:

1.2% ($277)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Southeast Hidalgo, TX (22.2 miles , pop. 102,051).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Corpus Christi, TX (93.8 miles , pop. 277,454).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (209.8 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

La Sara, TX (1.9 miles ),
Hargill, TX (2.3 miles ),
Ranchette Estates, TX (2.4 miles),
Monte Alto, TX (2.7 miles ),
Bausell and Ellis, TX (2.8 miles),
Los Angeles Subdivision, TX (2.8 miles),
Raymondville, TX (2.8 miles ),
Lyford, TX (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 26.47 N, Longitude: 97.91 W

Area code: 956

Distribution of median household income in Lasara, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lasara, TX in 2022
Lasara satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.1%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Lasara, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.4%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Food (5.8%)
  • Construction (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.4%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.5%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.9%)
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Food (8.2%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Apparel (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Lasara, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Extraction workers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (16.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)

Average climate in Lasara, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Lasara, Texas environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 61.8. This is about average.

City:

61.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.95. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Lasara-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/12/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the Lasara place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/19/1965, a category F3 tornado 30.5 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Lasara-area historical earthquake activity is above Texas state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 166.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 162.8 miles away from Lasara center
On 4/25/2010 at 02:10:42, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from Lasara center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 423.9 miles away from Lasara center
On 11/13/2017 at 11:23:01, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 101.9 miles away from Lasara center
On 3/24/1997 at 22:31:34, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.0 miles away from Lasara center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Willacy County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 11, Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lasara topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lasara:

  • WILLACY COUNTY GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 8 miles away; RAYMONDVILLE, TX)
  • RETAMA MANOR NURSING CENTER/RAYMONDVILLE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; RAYMONDVILLE, TX)
  • BRIO HOME HEALTH AGENCY LLC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ELSA, TX)
  • US RENAL CARE DELTA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; ELSA, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lasara:

  • The University of Texas-Pan American (about 20 miles; Edinburg, TX; Full-time enrollment: 16,766)
  • Texas State Technical College-Harlingen (about 23 miles; Harlingen, TX; FT enrollment: 3,700)
  • South Texas College (about 28 miles; McAllen, TX; FT enrollment: 19,701)
  • The University of Texas at Brownsville (about 48 miles; Brownsville, TX; FT enrollment: 9,165)
  • Texas A & M University-Kingsville (about 74 miles; Kingsville, TX; FT enrollment: 9,295)
  • Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (about 94 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; FT enrollment: 9,092)
  • Del Mar College (about 96 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; FT enrollment: 5,213)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lasara Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Garcia Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Willacy County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.7 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

84.3%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lasara:

Marital status in Lasara, TX
  • Never married: 39.1%
  • Now married: 46.3%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Lasara:

  • High school or higher: 58.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
  • Unemployed: 14.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

26.4
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lasara, TX (based on Willacy County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,0106
Evangelical Protestant1,61422
Mainline Protestant8068
Other3372
None8,367-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Willacy County:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

3.91 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.6%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Willacy County:

18.0%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

41.4%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lasara:

38.9%
State:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Lasara:

27.8
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lasara:

29.7%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

4.4%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lasara:

6.6
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lasara:

20.7%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Lasara:

48.7%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Lasara:

78.8%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lasara, TX Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Lasara:

  • KGBT (1530 AM; 50 kW; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KURV (710 AM; 10 kW; EDINBURG, TX; Owner: VOICE OF VALLEY AGRICULTURE, INC.)
  • KUBR (1210 AM; 10 kW; SAN JUAN, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • KVJY (840 AM; 5 kW; PHARR, TX; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF MCALLEN LICENSE CORP.)
  • KSOX (1240 AM; 1 kW; RAYMONDVILLE, TX; Owner: VOICE OF VALLEY AGRICULTURE, INC.)
  • KRGE (1290 AM; 5 kW; WESLACO, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF THE VALLEY)
  • KRIO (910 AM; 5 kW; MCALLEN, TX; Owner: RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • KQXX (1700 AM; 10 kW; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Owner: LA NUEVA KBOR, INC.)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KBOR (1600 AM; 10 kW; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Owner: LA NUEVA KBOR, INC.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lasara:

  • KVLY (107.9 FM; EDINBURG, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • KILM (102.1 FM; RAYMONDVILLE, TX; Owner: BMP 102.1 FM, LP)
  • KTEX (100.3 FM; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFRQ (94.5 FM; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • KGBT-FM (98.5 FM; MCALLEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KBFM (104.1 FM; EDINBURG, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBTQ (96.1 FM; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KVMV (96.9 FM; MCALLEN, TX; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KBIC (105.7 FM; RAYMONDVILLE, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF THE VALLEY)
  • KKPS (99.5 FM; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • KTER (90.7 FM; RUDOLPH, TX; Owner: FAITH PLEASES GOD CHURCH CORP.)
  • KMAZ (106.3 FM; MERCEDES, TX; Owner: LA NUEVA KBOR, INC.)
  • KJAV (104.9 FM; ALAMO, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)

TV broadcast stations around Lasara:

  • KRGV-TV (Channel 5; WESLACO, TX; Owner: MOBILE VIDEO TAPES, INC.)
  • KGBT-TV (Channel 4; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KVEO (Channel 23; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KLUJ (Channel 44; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • KMBH (Channel 60; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: RGV EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMAO-LP (Channel 50; RAYMONDVILLE, TX; Owner: ARACELIS ORTIZ)
  • KRYM-LP (Channel 55; RAYMONDVILLE, TX; Owner: ALMA L. RODRIGUEZ)
  • KTLM (Channel 40; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX; Owner: SUNBELT MULTIMEDIA CO.)
  • KNVO (Channel 48; Mc ALLEN, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFTN-LP (Channel 30; La FERIA, TX; Owner: ORTIZ BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLIA-LP (Channel 32; McALLEN, TX; Owner: ORTIZ BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTIZ-LP (Channel 52; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: ORTIZ BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KSFE-LP (Channel 67; McALLEN, TX; Owner: ORTIZ BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K57FE (Channel 57; MCALLEN, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 57, INC.)
  • KZMC-LP (Channel 35; McALLEN, TX; Owner: ZAVALETTA BROADCASTING OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, LLC)
  • KSTI-LP (Channel 69; McALLEN, TX; Owner: FAITH PLEASES GOD CHURCH CORPORATION)

Lasara fatal accident list:

Feb 25, 2002 07:18 AM, 6thst, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 7, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 36.8mTotal length
  • $10,000Total costs
  • 13,157Total average daily traffic
  • 2,950Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,825Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lasara, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 91970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lasara, TX

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Lasara)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Highway 186  (Lat: 26.484722 Lon: -97.942778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: WPZY454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 857.775 MHz, 857.950 MHz, 857.975 MHz, 858.500 MHz, 858.725 MHz, 858.775 MHz, 858.950 MHz, 858.975 MHz, 859.475 MHz, 859.725 MHz... (+17 more), Grant Date: 03/04/2014, Expiration Date: 04/08/2024, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2020, Certifier: Kyle B Entz, Registrant: Sprint Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (800) 572-8256, Fax: (703) 433-4483, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 4 1/2 Mi W Hwy 186 (Lat: 26.490889 Lon: -97.958889), Call Sign: KAK661, Licensee ID: L01661298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.945 MHz, Grant Date: 08/10/2001, Expiration Date: 09/16/2011, Cancellation Date: 11/19/2011, Registrant: Rowland Dusters, Lasara, TX 78561, Phone: (512) 642-3322


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • HERNANDEZ VICTOR, 3277 Highway 186 (Lat: 26.485250 Lon: -97.952556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.7 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WROR249,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6555.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 11/23/2021, Expiration Date: 11/23/2031, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 601 New Jersey Avenue Nw, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 457-2100, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE5DSR, Licensee ID: L00975111, Grant Date: 11/12/2014, Expiration Date: 02/07/2025, Certifier: Juan M Leyva, Registrant: Juan M Leyva, 6164 E 5th St, Lasara, TX 78561


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-400A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SER (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 23951, N23951, N-23951, Serial Number: 400A-0447, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 04/13/1982, Certificate Issue Date: 09/15/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Bernards Ii Rowland, Po Box 72, Lasara, TX 78561
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-60A (1050 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 7314D, N7314D, N-7314D, Serial Number: 502-0003, Year manufactured: 1987, Airworthiness Date: 06/26/1987, Certificate Issue Date: 09/15/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Bennard S Ii Rowland, Po Box 72, Lasara, TX 78561
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-250 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5383Y, N5383Y, N-5383Y, Serial Number: 27-2455, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 11/08/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 09/24/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Ben S Rowland, P O Box 72, Lasara, TX 78561
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/12/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lasara, TX
  • 89.6%Electricity
  • 7.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lasara, TX
  • 100.0%Electricity


Lasara compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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