Wichita Falls, Texas
Among the top 15% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 65% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 18% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 15% of US places
- top 2% for commute time
- top 7% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Wichita Falls is a city in Texas with about 102,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, natural disaster risk, and income tax. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitewichitafallstx.gov (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$56k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 65% of US places
Home Value$129k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$949better than 46% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.82%better than 14% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.93%better than 86% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 44% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation27.9 in21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.1 inbetter than 71% of US places
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 37% of US places
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk25.4better than 93% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 26% of US places
School Quality54.8better than 44% of US places
Violent Crime2453/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2824/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population102,48299th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.815th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4579th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1072nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)58.9%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)22.3%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.6%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US places
Walkability9.3/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance110 mibetter than 32% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.00better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 23% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wichita Falls an affordable place to live?
- Wichita Falls is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 65% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wichita Falls?
- The median home value in Wichita Falls is $129k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wichita Falls?
- Median household income in Wichita Falls is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wichita Falls?
- Median gross rent in Wichita Falls is $949 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wichita Falls safe?
- Wichita Falls is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2453/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2824/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wichita Falls?
- Wichita Falls 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 Falls?
- Public-school quality in Wichita Falls is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wichita Falls?
- The average one-way commute in Wichita Falls is 14 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)