Wichita Falls Metro Area, TX
Living in the Wichita Falls Metro Area
Bikeability36
Walkability72
Commute96
Public Transit37
Affordability83
Public Safety59
Airports40
Hospitals60
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
151kPopulation-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
$50kMedian 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
$102kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$623Median 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
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