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Lytle’s story
Lytle in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
LytleTX
A town of 2,492. Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns.
Population
2,492
+16.9% since 2010
Typical home
$290K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
43.6
years
Jobs based here
1,408
Balanced
What makes Lytle stand out
The 3 things Lytle does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Lytle
Health
72% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than TX on 1 measures, worse on 12.
CSchool Grade
Schools
Better than 30%
of TX districts
School Grade C.
100 U.S. towns● Lytle
Safety
Safer than 31%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade C. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Lytle has grown 16.9% since 2010
2,492 people in 2010; 2,492 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Lytle’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lytle. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
3
paid flood claims since 2004
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Lytle beats the Texas average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
CHealth Grade
26 measures vs. Texas
1 better13 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Lytle | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.7% | 74.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.4% | 12.5% |
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
17.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
42nd
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Lytle’s public schools outperform 30% of Texas districts
The public schools Lytle’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytle El | 2–5 | 532 | C− |
| Lytle Primary School | PK–1 | 342 | Not graded |
| Lytle J H | 6–8 | 420 | C |
| Lytle H S | 9–12 | 525 | C− |
| Lytle Daep | 8–12 | 6 | Not graded |
| Jjaep | M | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduationAll 6 schools →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 31% of U.S. towns
Lytle reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 69% report less.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lytle0.6
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lytle19.2
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
31st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
30th
percentile among TX towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
66
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Lytle has warm winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.
97°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–67°
Spring59–82°
Summer73–96°
Fall59–83°
Dec 2
typical first frost
Feb 24
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Lytle
Most working residents leave Lytle for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are San Antonio (41%), Austin (4%) and Houston (3%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Lytle5%
San Antonio41%
Austin4%
Houston3%
Devine2%
26 mi
median commute distance
1,408
jobs based in Lytle
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Lytle home is worth about $290K
The typical Lytle home is worth about $290,000, up 5.7% in a year, close to the Texas typical home.
$290KZillow home value
Typical home value
Lytle$290K
Texas$299K
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →