Lometa is a small town of 795 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,333
and a 9.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lometa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lometa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lometa city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.8
Lometa's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lometa costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lometa, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$582
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lometa's violent crime rate is 191.3 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
191.3 /100k
Property Crime
1236.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lometa is served primarily by LOMETA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lometa, TX
National Avg
School District
LOMETA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lometa sees average highs of 59.9°F in January
and 95.8°F in July,
with 32.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Lometa's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lometa roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,800 and median rent is $582/month.
Lometa's violent crime rate is 191.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1236.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lometa are operated by LOMETA ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lometa, TX has a population of 795, a median household income of $39,333, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lometa averages 59.9°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lometa, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76853.
The population of Lometa, Texas is 795 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lometa: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $83,800, median household income $39,333, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lometa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
