Wise County, TX

Living in Wise County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 15
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 77
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 40
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Schools 41
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Residents

66k Population +8.2k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$50k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$741 Median Monthly Rent +$158 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity74%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wise County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Wise County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 2 0
Feb 46 3 0
Mar 54 3 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 71 5 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 83 2 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 54 3 0
Dec 44 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wise County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado25
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wise County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wise County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Wise County, TX

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The King's University
36 miles, SE
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Messenger College
38 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wise County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Wise County, TX

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Dallas Love Field
53 miles, SE
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