North Lake Worth, Fort Worth

Updated · 1,178 residents

North Lake Worth is a quiet, rural-leaning community in Fort Worth characterized by sparse development and significant open space. According to iHuus data, residents experience low levels of acoustic comfort due to road traffic and should be aware of nearby industrial sites and flood risks.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyQuiet but Limited SidewalksSpacious and EstablishedModerate Pet AccessSemi-Rural CharacterQuiet and SparseHigh Noise LevelsPoor Air QualityMostly ResidentialStronger Insurance CoverageStrongly ConservativeDiverse Age MixHigh Flood Risk
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About North Lake Worth

Located in Fort Worth, the neighborhood offers a serene, low-density environment defined by its rural landscape and proximity to water. The area features scattered housing and minimal commercial development, providing a sense of seclusion for its residents. While it maintains a quiet atmosphere, the proximity to major roadways contributes to significant noise levels that impact the daily experience of the community.

Prospective residents should consider the area's environmental profile, which includes concerns regarding air quality and the presence of a nearby EPA Superfund site. The community is served by multiple school districts, with academic performance varying significantly between them. Given the low flood safety score and limited local amenities, the area is best suited for those prioritizing a rural aesthetic over urban convenience and walkability.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Residential spacing is mixed, providing a modest amount of separation between neighbors. This level of density is slightly higher than the Fort Worth average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #26 in Fort Worth →
Walkability
Score: 5.7 out of 10

Low-traffic streets provide a peaceful environment for pedestrians, though a lack of sidewalks makes walking less accessible than in many other parts of Fort Worth. According to iHuus data, the area is notably less walkable than the city average.

Ranked #211 in Fort Worth →
Visual Appeal
Score: 6.3 out of 10

Large residential lots and upscale amenities contribute to an attractive streetscape that is roughly in line with the Fort Worth average. According to iHuus data, the area features substantial driveways and well-maintained properties.

Ranked #131 in Fort Worth →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 6 out of 10

Limited access to public parks and greenery means fewer dedicated spaces for pet owners compared to the Fort Worth average. According to iHuus data, walking routes for dogs are generally more constrained in this area.

Ranked #166 in Fort Worth →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 7.8 out of 10

Large undeveloped wooded tracts and scattered homes provide a more open, semi-rural feel than much of the Fort Worth area. This landscape includes a mix of residential clusters and dense industrial warehouses, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #30 in Fort Worth →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 3.4 out of 10

Low density and minimal commercial activity create a much more tranquil environment than the Fort Worth average. Most areas consist of vast open spaces and quiet residential or industrial pockets that lack a concentrated social scene.

Ranked #181 in Fort Worth →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 1.9 out of 10

Frequent noise from nearby railroad tracks and major freeway traffic is a persistent feature of this area. According to iHuus data, acoustic comfort is significantly lower than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #209 in Fort Worth →
Air Quality
Score: 2.1 out of 10

Frequent unhealthy air quality levels present significant risks for sensitive groups. This neighborhood experiences worse air quality than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #157 in Fort Worth →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 7.6 out of 10

Industrial presence is minimal throughout most of the area, though residents should be aware of a nearby Superfund site that may impact local soil and groundwater. This neighborhood features slightly more industrial proximity than the Fort Worth average due to these specific environmental considerations.

Ranked #161 in Fort Worth →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 6.4 out of 10

Health insurance access among residents is higher than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data. This indicates a more stable level of medical coverage for the local population.

Ranked #126 in Fort Worth →
Ideological Lean
Score: 1 out of 10

Voting patterns and census indicators show a much more conservative political leaning here than in the rest of Fort Worth. This ideological profile is notably more conservative compared to the city average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #213 in Fort Worth →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.9 out of 10

Residents live among a balanced distribution of young adults, families, and older individuals, representing a demographic spread slightly more varied than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #47 in Fort Worth →
Flood Safety
Score: 1.9 out of 10

Significant flood risk exists here because much of the area sits within a designated floodplain. According to iHuus data, this level of risk is considerably higher than the Fort Worth average and typically necessitates flood insurance.

Ranked #178 in Fort Worth →

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Walkabilityavg 7.5
Score: 5.7 out of 10
Score: 7.1 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.12
Score: 1.9 out of 10
Score: 2.8 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.64
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 5 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.38
Score: 6.3 out of 10
Score: 5.7 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.57
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.92
Score: 7.8 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.56
Score: 3.4 out of 10
Score: 4.3 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.8
Score: 6.4 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 3.68
Score: 2.1 out of 10
Score: 4 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 8.13
Score: 7.6 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 3.61
Score: 1.9 out of 10
Score: 2.2 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 5.62
Score: 1 out of 10
Score: 6.3 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.51
Score: 4.9 out of 10
Score: 4.7 out of 10
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Fire Safety
Score: not available
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School Quality
Score: not available
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School Districts Serving North Lake Worth

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
Grades K–1231 schoolsRatings 2–10/10
7/10
Fort Worth Independent School District
Grades K–12137 schoolsRatings 2–10/10
3/10
Benbrook ElElementary
10/10
South Hi Mount ElElementary
10/10
Westpark ElElementary
10/10
Alice D ContrerasElementary
10/10
Riverside Applied Lrn CtrElementary
10/10
De Zavala ElElementary
10/10
Christene C Moss ElElementary
10/10
Tanglewood ElElementary
10/10
Marine Creek Collegiate H SHigh
10/10
Im Terrell Academy For Stem And VpaHigh
10/10
Overton Park ElElementary
10/10
Young Men's Leadership AcademyHigh
10/10
World Languages InstituteHigh
10/10
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H SHigh
10/10
Rolling Hills ElElementary
10/10
Texas Academy Of BiomedicalHigh
10/10
Young Women's Leadership AcademyHigh
10/10
Glen Park ElElementary
8/10
Maude I Logan ElElementary
8/10
Luella Merrett ElElementary
8/10
Meadowbrook ElElementary
8/10
Mitchell Boulevard ElElementary
8/10
North Hi Mount ElElementary
8/10
Oakhurst ElElementary
8/10
Paschal H SHigh
8/10
M L Phillips ElElementary
8/10
Trimble Technical H SHigh
8/10
Versia Williams ElElementary
8/10
Washington Heights ElElementary
8/10
Waverly Park ElElementary
8/10
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn CtrElementary
8/10
Applied Learning AcadMiddle
8/10
Mclean 6Th GradeMiddle
8/10
Lowery RoadElementary
8/10
Cesar Chavez PriElementary
8/10
Lily B Clayton ElElementary
8/10
Richard J Wilson ElElementary
8/10
Westcliff ElElementary
8/10
Worth Heights ElElementary
8/10
Success H SHigh
8/10
Daggett MontessoriElementary
8/10
Mcrae ElElementary
8/10
Dolores Huerta ElElementary
8/10
Benbrook Middle/High SchoolHigh
8/10
John T White ElElementary
8/10
Carter Park ElElementary
6/10
Carter-Riverside H SHigh
6/10
Manuel Jara ElElementary
6/10
Como ElElementary
6/10
Daggett ElElementary
6/10
Diamond Hill-Jarvis H SHigh
6/10
Forest Oak MiddleMiddle
6/10
Hubbard ElElementary
6/10
Natha Howell ElElementary
6/10
O D Wyatt H SHigh
6/10
Rosemont MiddleMiddle
6/10
Sam Rosen ElElementary
6/10
David K Sellars ElElementary
6/10
South Hills ElElementary
6/10
J T Stevens ElElementary
6/10
Sunrise - Mcmillan ElElementary
6/10
Bonnie BraeElementary
6/10
Seminary Hills Park ElElementary
6/10
Woodway ElElementary
6/10
Arlington Heights H SHigh
6/10
Burton Hill ElElementary
6/10
Elder MiddleMiddle
6/10
Greenbriar ElElementary
6/10
Mclean MiddleMiddle
6/10
Meacham MiddleMiddle
6/10
Morningside ElElementary
6/10
Charles Nash ElElementary
6/10
North Side H SHigh
6/10
Oaklawn ElElementary
6/10
A M Pate ElElementary
6/10
Carroll Peak ElElementary
6/10
Polytechnic H SHigh
6/10
Ridglea Hills ElElementary
6/10
Sagamore Hill ElElementary
6/10
Bruce Shulkey ElElementary
6/10
Southwest H SHigh
6/10
Springdale ElElementary
6/10
Stripling MiddleMiddle
6/10
Kirkpatrick MiddleMiddle
6/10
Bill J Elliott ElElementary
6/10
Pk Satellite CentersPrekindergarten
6/10
George Clarke ElElementary
4/10
Daggett MiddleMiddle
4/10
S S Dillow ElElementary
4/10
Dunbar H SHigh
4/10
Eastern Hills H SHigh
4/10
Van Zandt-Guinn ElElementary
4/10
Helbing ElElementary
4/10
Atwood Mcdonald ElElementary
4/10
Meadowbrook MiddleMiddle
4/10
Moore M H ElElementary
4/10
Maudrie Walton ElElementary
4/10
Western Hills ElElementary
4/10
Western Hills H SHigh
4/10
Int'l Newcomer AcadMiddle
4/10
Western Hills PriElementary
4/10
Boulevard HeightsOther
4/10
Diamond Hill ElElementary
4/10
J Martin Jacquet MiddleMiddle
4/10
East Handley ElElementary
4/10
Harlean Beal ElElementary
4/10
Kirkpatrick ElElementary
4/10
Monnig MiddleMiddle
4/10
Riverside MiddleMiddle
4/10
W J Turner ElElementary
4/10
Westcreek ElElementary
4/10
South Hills H SHigh
4/10
Jean Mcclung MiddleMiddle
4/10
Hazel Harvey Peace ElElementary
4/10
William James MiddleMiddle
2/10
Leonard MiddleMiddle
2/10
Morningside MiddleMiddle
2/10
West Handley ElElementary
2/10
T A Sims ElElementary
2/10
Edward Briscoe ElElementary
2/10
Rufino Mendoza Sr ElElementary
2/10
Eastern Hills ElElementary
2/10
W M Green ElElementary
2/10
Wedgwood MiddleMiddle
2/10
Clifford Davis ElElementary
2/10
Detent CtrHigh
Not rated
Jo Kelly Sp EdOther
Not rated
Assessment CtrOther
Not rated
Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed ProgramSecondary
Not rated
Fw Rgnl Program For DeafElementary
Not rated
Metro OpportunityHigh
Not rated
Insights Learning CenterElementary
Not rated
Tarrant Youth RecoverySecondary
Not rated
Transition CtrHigh
Not rated
Women's HavenOther
Not rated
Children's Medical CtrOther
Not rated
Bridge AssocHigh
Not rated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Lake Worth a walkable neighborhood?
The neighborhood is not considered walkable. It is a low-density, rural-leaning community where residents typically rely on personal vehicles for transportation rather than pedestrian infrastructure.
What should I know about the environment in North Lake Worth?
The neighborhood has low scores for air quality and flood safety. Additionally, there is a nearby EPA Superfund site, so potential residents should research specific impacts on local water and soil quality before moving.
How is the noise level in North Lake Worth?
The area experiences high levels of noise primarily due to road traffic. Despite its rural appearance, the acoustic comfort is significantly lower than the Fort Worth city average.