Lavaca
| State |  Arkansas |
|---|---|
| County | Sebastian County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| County Seat | Fort Smith |
| Area Code | +1 479 |
| Area | 6 km² |
| Water area | 0.02 km² |
| Population | 2,528 |
| Population Density | 439 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 423 m |
| FIPS | 0538890 |
| GNIS-ID | 77456 |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Place type | City |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Coordinates | ♁35° 20′ N, 94° 11′ W |
| Latitude | 35.330199 |
| Longitude | -94.182885 |
Lavaca is located in the Sebastian County in Arkansas. Currently, 1 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 2,528 on an area of 6 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Map of Lavaca
The map shows the position of Lavaca based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +3.71 % · ⌀ 923 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +4.71 % · 162,300 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · -10.35 % · 80,924 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · +14.68 % · 5.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +2.93 % · 281
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · -14.30 % · 23.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -11.01 % · 24.2 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +3.29 % · 3.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · -7.07 % · 72.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -22.32 % · 12.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -60.08 % · 0.8 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median age
YoY Years · +4.19 % · 32.3 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Lavaca
YoY +0.20 % · 2,528
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0 % |
| Diabetes | 9.9 % |
| High blood pressure | 35.9 % |
| Smoking | 15.4 % |
| Depression | 26.9 % |
| Asthma | 10.7 % |
| Physically inactive | 28.0 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 9.8 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Lavaca and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Central City | 5 km |
| Barling | 8 km |
| Kibler | 12 km |
| Charleston | 13 km |
| Greenwood | 14 km |
| Fort Smith | 17 km |
| Alma | 18 km |
| Dyer | 19 km |
| Branch | 21 km |
| Van Buren | 21 km |
| Mulberry | 22 km |
| Rudy | 23 km |
The largest cities in Arkansas
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Lavaca and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
