Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX

Living in the Wichita Falls Metro Area

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 72
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 32
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Schools 58
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Residents

151k Population -238 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$5.7k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military6%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$623 Median Monthly Rent +$114 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Wichita Falls Metro Area

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in the Wichita Falls Metro Area

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 1 1
Feb 45 2 0
Mar 54 2 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 71 4 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 53 2 0
Dec 43 2 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Wichita Falls Metro Area

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX

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Christ Academy
5 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX

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Cameron University
58 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX

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Red River Hospital
9 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX

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Dallas Love Field
115 miles, SE