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A town of 1,239. Safer than 89% of U.S. towns.

Population
1,239
−27.1% since 2010
Typical home
$203K
+2% in a year
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
31.6
years
Jobs based here
114
A commuter town

What makes Seadrift stand out

The 3 things Seadrift does most differently from other towns.

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A shrinking town

Seadrift has shrunk 27.1% since 2010

1,364 people in 2010; 1,239 today.

1,3642010
9952020
1,239Today

U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS

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Safety

Less crime per resident than 89% of U.S. towns

Seadrift reports less crime per resident than 89% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

ASafety Grade

Violent crime per 1,000 residents

Seadrift1.9
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3

Property crime per 1,000 residents

Seadrift2.8
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
89th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
94th
percentile among TX towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards

Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.

87risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
87Very high riskLowerHigher
HurricanesInland floodingCold waves
26
paid flood claims since 1980
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Seadrift

Most working residents leave Seadrift for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Port Lavaca (12%), Victoria (12%) and Houston (8%). Half commute less than 35 miles.

5%work in town

Where working residents work

In Seadrift5%
Port Lavaca12%
Victoria12%
Houston8%
Port O'Connor5%
35 mi
median commute distance
114
jobs based in Seadrift
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing

A typical Seadrift home is worth about $203K

The typical Seadrift home is worth about $203,000, up 2% in a year, 32% below the Texas typical home.

$203KZillow home value

Typical home value

Seadrift$203K
Texas$299K
+2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools

Seadrift’s public schools outperform 68% of Texas districts

The public schools Seadrift’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

B+School Grade
SchoolGradesStudentsGrade
Seadrift SchoolPK–8202B+
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate

Mild winters, hot summers

Seadrift has warm winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 47°, and snow is almost unheard of.

92°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter49–66°
Spring64–78°
Summer77–90°
Fall65–81°
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health

Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns

Seadrift beats the Texas average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.

B−Health Grade
26 measures vs. Texas
4 better16 too close to call6 worse
What stands outSeadriftTX
Fewer uninsured adults16.1%19.1%
More adults screened for colon cancer63.3%57.9%
More adults who have had cancer8.8%6.1%
Memorial Medical Center
14.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
68th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Small town

1,239 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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About Seadrift

City in Texas, United States

Seadrift is a city in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. The population was 995 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Population
995
Area
1.5 sq mi
Elevation
10 ft
ZIP code
77983
Area code
361

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