Wells, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
741 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$520 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
5
Jacksonville Urban Area
5
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
5
Jacksonville Urban Area
5
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

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

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Wells El
<1 miles, SE · 2.3star
Wells Hs
<1 miles, SE · 2.3star
Central El
8 miles, SE · 2.8star
Central Hs
9 miles, SE · 2.8star
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Colleges

Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin
18 miles, SE · 1star
Angelina College
19 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Woodland Heights Medical Center
16 miles, S · 4.1star
Memorial Hospital
20 miles, E · 3.2star
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Airports

East Texas Regional Airport
63 miles, NE · 1star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
65 miles, N · 1star
Shreveport Regional Airport
93 miles, NE · 1.4star
Easterwood Field
104 miles, W · 1star
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