Weatherford, Texas
Among the top 7% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 61% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 48% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 11% for school quality
Weatherford is a mid-size city in Texas with about 32,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and sunny days. It rates lower on cost of living and school quality.
Official websiteci.weatherford.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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84%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.4 in2.3 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$79k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 17% of US places
Home Value$258k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 21% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.68%better than 18% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.20%better than 76% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 55% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.2 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days278 daysbetter than 89% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 26% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.6better than 69% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 22% of US places
School Quality37.9better than 11% of US places
Violent Crime1318/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Crime1712/100kbetter than 25% of US places
Community
Population32,16896th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0566th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6593rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.1%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.6%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 41% of US places
Walkability6.5/20better than 50% of US places
Airport Distance44 mibetter than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.8%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.90better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 70% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Weatherford an affordable place to live?
- Weatherford is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Weatherford?
- The median home value in Weatherford is $258k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Weatherford?
- Median household income in Weatherford is $79k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Weatherford?
- Median gross rent in Weatherford is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Weatherford safe?
- Weatherford is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1318/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 1712/100k.
- What is the weather like in Weatherford?
- Weatherford averages 85°F in July and 46°F in January, with 35.2 in of annual precipitation and about 278 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Weatherford?
- Public-school quality in Weatherford is below average, scoring better than 11% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Weatherford?
- The average one-way commute in Weatherford is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)