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La Ward, TX
City in Jackson County, Texas.
Population
178
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
219
ZIP codes
0
La Ward and its ZIP codes
La Ward at a glance
- La Ward is 90% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for La Ward, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for La Ward.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,181
5,356 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,527
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $7,430 per person
Environment and hazard risk
La Ward, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
181
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
470
6.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 46°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Ward, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities near La Ward
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LolitaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.6 |
| VanderbiltCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Point ComfortCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| GanadoCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| EdnaCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| BlessingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| MidfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| PalaciosCity | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| Port LavacaCity | 18 mi | 10.2 |
| LouiseCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| Alamo BeachCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| InezCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 59.6 |
| Magnolia BeachCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| PlacedoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| MarkhamCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| El CampoCity | 27 mi | 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Ward, TX in?
- La Ward is in Jackson County, Texas.
- What is the population of La Ward, TX?
- About 178 people live in La Ward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Ward?
- Nearby places include Lolita (4.6 mi), Vanderbilt (9.2 mi), Point Comfort (13 mi), Ganado (14 mi), Edna (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023