Neighborhood in Slaton, Lubbock County

Living in Central Slaton, Slaton

D-

3rd of 3areas in Slaton
Overall score 11 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Slaton overall: D+

Central Slaton covers part of Slaton, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Slaton. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care13.2 mi
Childcare12.4 mi
Library0.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
810
Median rent
$860
Median home value
No data
Household income
$57,200
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Central Slaton

Central Slaton is an area in Slaton with about 800 residents, older homes (median year built 1938), mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Slaton is D-. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in Slaton, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Slaton

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $860, 13% lower than the Slaton median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Slaton

  • Higher unemployment. 24% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.7% across Slaton.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, winter storms and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

Central Slaton report card

Each grade compares Central Slaton with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $860.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $57,200, 24% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 1,592 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 25 min, 15% work from home.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    4.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    29% of adults uninsured.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Slaton compared with Slaton

Better than Slaton

  • People below the poverty line: 8.6%7 points lower than Slaton (16%)
  • Median rent: $86013% lower than Slaton ($994)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 88%3 points higher than Slaton (85%)

Worse than Slaton

  • Unemployment rate: 24%18 points higher than Slaton (6.7%)
  • Vacant homes: 21%9 points higher than Slaton (12%)
  • Average commute: 25 min19% higher than Slaton (21 min)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DCathelene Thomas ElementaryElementary, Slaton ISD0.6 mi
  • DSlaton Junior HighMiddle, Slaton ISD0.8 mi
  • BSlaton High SchoolHigh, Slaton ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Central Slaton

Median rent in Central Slaton is $860 a month, 13% lower than the Slaton median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

MeasureHereSlatonTexas
Median rent13% lower than Slaton$860$994$1,403
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Slaton48%41%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Slaton79%79%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than Slaton21%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Slaton193819631992

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereSlatonTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Slaton$57,200$56,676$78,476
Unemployment rate18 points higher than Slaton24%6.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Slaton8.6%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Slaton4.0%9.4%34%
Average commute19% higher than Slaton25 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than Slaton15%5.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Slaton0%2.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Slaton88%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery low
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Slaton

Under 1815%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6462%
65 and over9.2%
Race and ethnicity
White26%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Black1.2%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Slaton

  1. 1C-Southwest SlatonMedian rent $940
  2. 2C-West SlatonMedian rent $940

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-South Grove Street ColoniaUvalde
  2. D+Central JacksonvilleJacksonville
  3. D-Southwest BaytownBaytown

Questions about Central Slaton

Is Central Slaton a good place to live?

Central Slaton covers part of Slaton, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Slaton. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Central Slaton?

Renters in Central Slaton pay a median of $860 a month, 13% lower than the Slaton median.

What schools serve Central Slaton?

The closest rated public schools are Cathelene Thomas Elementary (elementary, rated D), Slaton Junior High (middle, rated D) and Slaton High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Slaton that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.