What are the schools like in Lott, TX?

Lott is served primarily by ROSEBUD-LOTT ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Lott?

The median household income in Lott, TX is $46,354 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Lott, TX?

Lott has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches.

Lott, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lott, TX affordable or expensive?

Lott's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lott is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $35,500 and the median rent is $694 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lott, TX?

Lott has a violent crime rate of 75.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 312.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lott, TX a Good Place to Live?

Lott is a small town of 630 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,354 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Lott stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lott is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lott 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: 90.8

Lott's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lott costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lott, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$35,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$694	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,354	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lott's violent crime rate is 75.2 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

75.2 /100k

Property Crime

312.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lott is served primarily by ROSEBUD-LOTT ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lott, TX	National Avg
School District	ROSEBUD-LOTT ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lott sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 94.5°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lott, TX
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	94.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lott, TX	National Avg
Population	630	—
Median Age	52.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	51.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chilton, TX 6 mi Rosebud, TX 10 mi Marlin, TX 11 mi Golinda, TX 11 mi Burlington, TX 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Lott

Lott, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76656

Lott vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lott, TX affordable or expensive?

Lott's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lott roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $35,500 and median rent is $694/month.

What is the crime rate in Lott, TX?

Lott's violent crime rate is 75.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 312.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lott?

Public schools in Lott are operated by ROSEBUD-LOTT ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lott, TX a good place to live?

Lott, TX has a population of 630, a median household income of $46,354, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lott?

Lott averages 59.1°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lott?

Lott, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76656.

What is the population of Lott?

The population of Lott, Texas is 630 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lott?

Key numbers for living in Lott: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $35,500, median household income $46,354, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lott side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.