Wells, TX
Living in Wells
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute35
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety51
Airports24
Hospitals55
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
848Population-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
$29kMedian 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
$73kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$325Median 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
Alto Christian Academy
13 miles, NW
St Cyprian's Episcopal School
16 miles, SE
St Patrick Catholic School
17 miles, SE
Nacogdoches Christian Academy
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Wells, TX
Stephen F Austin State University
20 miles, NE
The University of Texas at Tyler
60 miles, N
Sam Houston State University
64 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wells, TX
Woodland Heights Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin
16 miles, SE
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lufkin Llc
17 miles, SE
Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wells, TX
East Texas Regional Airport
63 miles, N
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
65 miles, NW
Shreveport Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
105 miles, SW