Wise County, Texas
Among the top 4% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
- top 9% for income tax
- top 10% for sunny days
- bottom 6% for commute time
Wise County is a county in Texas with about 70,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include income tax, sunny days, and airport distance. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and commute time.
Official websiteco.wise.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.8 in2.3 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$85k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 26% of US counties
Home Value$248k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 15% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 11% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.23%better than 25% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.29%better than 84% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 59% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.5 in37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.1 inbetter than 77% of US counties
Sunny Days278 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 34% of US counties
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 80% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk59.0better than 40% of US counties
School Quality41.2better than 18% of US counties
Violent Crime670/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Crime916/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Community
Population70,06276th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.330th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0368th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6991st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.6%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.3%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.4%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time34 minbetter than 6% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 33% of US counties
Airport Distance42 mibetter than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.0%better than 73% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.71better than 60% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 50% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wise County an affordable place to live?
- Wise County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 26% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wise County?
- The median home value in Wise County is $248k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wise County?
- Median household income in Wise County is $85k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wise County?
- Median gross rent in Wise County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wise County safe?
- Wise County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 670/100k (better than 58%). Property crime is 916/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wise County?
- Wise County averages 86°F in July and 46°F in January, with 37.5 in of annual precipitation and about 278 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wise County?
- Public-school quality in Wise County is below average, scoring better than 18% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wise County?
- The average one-way commute in Wise County is 34 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)