Wharton County, Texas
Among the top 5% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
- top 2% for comfortable days
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 1% for summer humidity
Wharton County is a county in Texas with about 42,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, income tax, and cost of living. It rates lower on property crime and summer humidity.
Official websiteco.wharton.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Moderate rain
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82%54%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.2 in
oppressive 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 91% of US counties
Home Value$170k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$894better than 36% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 22% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.52%better than 14% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden7.03%better than 82% of US counties
Unemployment5.7%better than 32% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.9 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.4 inbetter than 83% of US counties
Sunny Days271 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Summer Humidity75°Fbetter than 1% of US counties
Comfortable Days132 daysbetter than 98% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.0better than 17% of US counties
School Quality45.1better than 27% of US counties
Violent Crime1559/100kbetter than 14% of US counties
Property Crime2477/100kbetter than 7% of US counties
Community
Population41,61464th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.720th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4774th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4456th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)43.0%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.2%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)43.0%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.3%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 46% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 63% of US counties
Airport Distance63 mibetter than 72% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.5%better than 34% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.48better than 29% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 57% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wharton County an affordable place to live?
- Wharton County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 91% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wharton County?
- The median home value in Wharton County is $170k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wharton County?
- Median household income in Wharton County is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wharton County?
- Median gross rent in Wharton County is $894 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wharton County safe?
- Wharton County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1559/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 2477/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wharton County?
- Wharton County averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 47.9 in of annual precipitation and about 271 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wharton County?
- Public-school quality in Wharton County is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wharton County?
- The average one-way commute in Wharton County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)