Wichita Falls, TX

Living in Wichita Falls

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 84
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 43
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 32
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Schools 31
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Residents

104k Population +213 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black12%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$6.8k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military8%
Sales and office18%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$632 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wichita Falls

United States45
Texas51
Wichita Falls Metro Area42
Wichita County45

Property Crime in Wichita Falls

United States48
Texas58
Wichita Falls Metro Area63
Wichita County68

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 1 1
Feb 45 2 0
Mar 53 2 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 71 4 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 53 2 0
Dec 42 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wichita Falls

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding37
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wichita Falls, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wichita Falls, TX

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Christ Academy
4 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Wichita Falls, TX

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Cameron University
49 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wichita Falls, TX

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Red River Hospital
1 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Wichita Falls, TX

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