The Town FilesLa Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas
Community in Nueces County · population 1,359 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $332,800
- Household income
- $2,499
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 29.6
La Paloma-Lost Creek is a community of 1,359 people in Nueces County, Texas. The median home is worth $332,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Texas towns, quieter than 84% of Texas towns, hipper than 71% of Texas towns.
How La Paloma-Lost Creek ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Paloma-Lost Creek is worth $332,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 133.2 times the median household income of $2,499, which is more affordable than 0% of Texas towns. 97.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Paloma-Lost Creek | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $332,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $2,499 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 133.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 97.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in La Paloma-Lost Creek
| People | La Paloma-Lost Creek | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 50.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 22.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in La Paloma-Lost Creek
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 46.9°F. About 31.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 124 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Paloma-Lost Creek since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 24, 2002 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 23, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 10, 2006.
Severe weather in Nueces County since 1996
Nueces County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Nueces County
Nueces County had 163,763 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,476 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in La Paloma-Lost Creek itself the ACS puts it at 15.6%.
Towns near La Paloma-Lost Creek
- Driscoll, TX3.3 mi · 680 people · home $100,900
- Banquete, TX6.6 mi · 745 people · home —
- Robstown, TX6.7 mi · 10,143 people · home $103,000
- North San Pedro, TX6.7 mi · 735 people · home $86,200
- Bishop, TX9.9 mi · 3,174 people · home $111,800
- Agua Dulce, TX11.3 mi · 685 people · home $85,000
- Kingsville, TX16.3 mi · 25,402 people · home $149,400
- Odem, TX18.2 mi · 2,255 people · home $89,400
La Paloma-Lost Creek questions
Is La Paloma-Lost Creek, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Paloma-Lost Creek scores better for retirees than 10% of Texas towns and quieter than 84%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.6).
How much does a house cost in La Paloma-Lost Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in La Paloma-Lost Creek is valued at $332,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $2,499, so homes cost about 133.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in La Paloma-Lost Creek?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 46.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does La Paloma-Lost Creek get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Paloma-Lost Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 24, 2002. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)