Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX
Living in the Wichita Falls Metro Area
Bikeability
36
Walkability
72
Commute
96
Public Transit
37
Affordability
83
Public Safety
59
Airports
40
Hospitals
60
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
58
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX
Christ Academy
5 miles, N
Wichita Christian School
7 miles, N
Notre Dame Catholic School
8 miles, N
Open Door Christian School
47 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX
Midwestern State University
7 miles, N
Cameron University
58 miles, N
University of North Texas
87 miles, SE
Texas Woman's University
88 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX
North Texas State Hospital
5 miles, N
Kell West Regional Hospital
8 miles, NW
United Regional Health Care System
9 miles, N
Red River Hospital
9 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
55 miles, N
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
104 miles, SE
Dallas Love Field
115 miles, SE