Wells, TX

Living in Wells

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 35
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Schools 18
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Residents

848 Population -263 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
6% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +23% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black15%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school36%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$29k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
60% Above Poverty +14% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Private sector61%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office31%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$73k Median Home Value +$43k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$325 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196931%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K19%

House Heating Type

Electricity77%
LP gas3%
Utility gas18%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wells

United States45
Texas51
Cherokee County47

Property Crime in Wells

United States48
Texas58
Cherokee County41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 4 0
Feb 51 4 0
Mar 58 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 3 0
Aug 83 3 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 57 5 0
Dec 48 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding92
Tornado50
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wells, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wells, TX

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Alto Christian Academy
13 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Wells, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wells, TX

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Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Wells, TX

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Easterwood Field
105 miles, SW