Wichita County, Texas
Among the top 9% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
- top 4% for commute time
- top 17% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 5% for violent crime
Wichita County is a county in Texas with about 130,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, estimated total tax burden, and income tax. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websitewichitacountytx.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 2.8 in1.4 in
muggy 74%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 59% of US counties
Home Value$129k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$937better than 30% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.83%better than 5% of US counties
Income Tax0.04%better than 83% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.75%better than 83% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 62% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation27.9 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.1 inbetter than 68% of US counties
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 79% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 47% of US counties
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk81.9better than 18% of US counties
School Quality52.6better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime2093/100kbetter than 5% of US counties
Property Crime2368/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population129,58484th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4167th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0784th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4254th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.6%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.9%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.4%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 96% of US counties
Walkability7.3/20better than 80% of US counties
Airport Distance114 mibetter than 41% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.5%better than 64% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.00better than 37% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wichita County an affordable place to live?
- Wichita County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 59% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wichita County?
- The median home value in Wichita County is $129k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wichita County?
- Median household income in Wichita County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wichita County?
- Median gross rent in Wichita County is $937 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wichita County safe?
- Wichita County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2093/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 2368/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wichita County?
- Wichita County averages 85°F in July and 42°F in January, with 27.9 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wichita County?
- Public-school quality in Wichita County is about average, scoring better than 46% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wichita County?
- The average one-way commute in Wichita County is 15 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)