Wilbarger County, Texas
Among the top 13% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
- top 5% for commute time
- top 12% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 6% for unemployment
Wilbarger County is a county in Texas with about 13,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, estimated total tax burden, and income tax. It rates lower on property tax rate and unemployment.
Official websiteco.wilbarger.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.0 in1.3 in
muggy 64%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 82% of US counties
Home Value$82k3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$795better than 55% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.68%better than 9% of US counties
Income Tax0.11%better than 82% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.54%better than 88% of US counties
Unemployment9.3%better than 6% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation28.6 in23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.3 inbetter than 76% of US counties
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 79% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 47% of US counties
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.1better than 53% of US counties
School Quality54.0better than 49% of US counties
Violent Crime1190/100kbetter than 26% of US counties
Property Crime851/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Community
Population12,79529th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.217th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5080th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9727th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)55.4%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.2%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)30.4%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.3%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 95% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance126 mibetter than 35% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access73.6%better than 11% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.47better than 70% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wilbarger County an affordable place to live?
- Wilbarger County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 82% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wilbarger County?
- The median home value in Wilbarger County is $82k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wilbarger County?
- Median household income in Wilbarger County is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wilbarger County?
- Median gross rent in Wilbarger County is $795 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wilbarger County safe?
- Wilbarger County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1190/100k (better than 26%). Property crime is 851/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wilbarger County?
- Wilbarger County averages 85°F in July and 42°F in January, with 28.6 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wilbarger County?
- Public-school quality in Wilbarger County is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wilbarger County?
- The average one-way commute in Wilbarger County is 16 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)