South Lake Worth, Fort Worth

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South Lake Worth is a rural, low-density community in Fort Worth defined by its expansive open spaces and quiet, remote atmosphere. While it offers a secluded environment away from urban congestion, residents must navigate higher noise levels from road traffic and proximity to industrial zones.

Key Highlights

Spacious and PrivateLimited Sidewalk AccessStandard Residential LookModerate Pet AccessibilityExpansive Open SpaceQuiet and RemoteHigh Noise LevelsModerate Air QualityIndustrial ProximityLower Insurance CoverageLargely ConservativeDiverse Age GroupsHigh Flood Risk
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About South Lake Worth

South Lake Worth is defined by its rural landscape, characterized by vast open areas and a lack of dense commercial development. The area provides a secluded living environment, featuring a mix of residential blocks and light industrial units. Local landmarks such as The Point On Lake Worth and The Brickey's Bar And Grill serve as primary social hubs for the community, which maintains a distinctively quiet, small-town feel despite its proximity to the broader Fort Worth metroplex.

Prospective residents should weigh the benefits of this rural setting against specific livability trade-offs. The area experiences significant road traffic noise and carries risks associated with nearby industrial activity, including potential groundwater and soil concerns linked to a local EPA Superfund site. Additionally, the neighborhood faces challenges with flood safety, making it a location best suited for those prioritizing privacy and a rural lifestyle over high walkability or immediate access to urban amenities. Families may find the White Settlement Independent School District a stable educational option compared to other regional alternatives.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Large lots with significant separation between properties offer more seclusion than the typical Fort Worth residential area, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #5 in Fort Worth →
Walkability
Score: 5.3 out of 10

Quiet streets allow for casual strolls, but a lack of sidewalks makes the area less walkable than much of Fort Worth. According to iHuus data, pedestrian infrastructure is notably below the city average.

Ranked #214 in Fort Worth →
Visual Appeal
Score: 6 out of 10

Housing consists mainly of traditional tract homes with modest yards and simple rooflines. This visual landscape is slightly below the Fort Worth average for aesthetic variety.

Ranked #173 in Fort Worth →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 6.2 out of 10

Access to public parks and green verges for walking pets is slightly below the Fort Worth average. Residents may find fewer immediate options for off-leash activity compared to other parts of the city.

Ranked #158 in Fort Worth →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 9.2 out of 10

Large stretches of undeveloped woodland and open fields dominate the landscape, providing a much more rural character than the Fort Worth average. This area is defined by significant natural acreage and sparse building density, punctuated only by specific large-scale industrial complexes.

Ranked #6 in Fort Worth →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 2.1 out of 10

Low density and vast open spaces create a serene environment, though the area lacks the commercial activity and social density found in most of Fort Worth. Residents will find a peaceful landscape with very few local businesses or destinations nearby.

Ranked #221 in Fort Worth →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 1.5 out of 10

Frequent noise from nearby rail lines and major freeways characterizes the area. According to iHuus data, acoustic comfort in this neighborhood is significantly lower than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #215 in Fort Worth →
Air Quality
Score: 4 out of 10

Air quality in this area fluctuates between acceptable and unhealthy levels, though it remains slightly better than the Fort Worth average. Sensitive groups may experience occasional concern during periods of poor air quality according to iHuus data.

Ranked #136 in Fort Worth →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 3.4 out of 10

Heavy industrial activity, including quarrying operations and freight corridors, is notably more prevalent here than in the rest of Fort Worth. Residents should be aware of an adjacent EPA Superfund site with potential environmental impacts on soil and groundwater, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #225 in Fort Worth →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 4.6 out of 10

Health insurance accessibility is lower than the Fort Worth average, with fewer residents holding coverage compared to the rest of the city. According to iHuus data, a minority of the population in this area has access to employer or private health plans.

Ranked #165 in Fort Worth →
Ideological Lean
Score: 1.6 out of 10

Conservative voters represent a significant majority in this area, establishing a political lean that is notably more conservative than the Fort Worth average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #204 in Fort Worth →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.8 out of 10

Residents live alongside a balanced mix of young adults, families, and older individuals. This demographic spread is slightly more varied than the average found throughout Fort Worth.

Ranked #64 in Fort Worth →
Flood Safety
Score: 3 out of 10

Frequent flooding is a concern in this area because parts of the neighborhood sit within a 100-year floodplain. This risk level is higher than the average for Fort Worth, and residents should prepare for potential flood insurance requirements.

Ranked #143 in Fort Worth →

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Walkabilityavg 7.5
Score: 5.3 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.12
Score: 1.5 out of 10
Score: 2.8 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.64
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Score: 5 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.38
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 5.7 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.57
Score: 6.2 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.92
Score: 9.2 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.56
Score: 2.1 out of 10
Score: 4.3 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.8
Score: 4.6 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 3.68
Score: 4 out of 10
Score: 4 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 8.13
Score: 3.4 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 3.61
Score: 3 out of 10
Score: 2.2 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 5.62
Score: 1.6 out of 10
Score: 6.3 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.51
Score: 4.8 out of 10
Score: 4.7 out of 10
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Fire Safety
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School Quality
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School Districts Serving South Lake Worth

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 South Lake Worth a walkable neighborhood?
No, the area has low walkability due to its rural, low-density design. Residents typically rely on personal vehicles to access essential services and nearby amenities.
What is the noise level like in South Lake Worth?
The area experiences significant noise, primarily from road traffic. Despite its rural appearance, the acoustic environment is often louder than the city average.
Are there environmental concerns in South Lake Worth?
Yes, parts of the neighborhood are located near an EPA Superfund site. This proximity means residents should be aware of potential issues regarding soil and groundwater quality.
Which school district serves South Lake Worth?
The neighborhood is served by the White Settlement Independent School District, which is generally regarded as a stable, community-focused district with strong vocational and fine arts programs.