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Wichita Falls, TX

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Wichita Falls, TX

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 59
Population102,558
Foreign Born4.5%
Population Density1,421people per mi²
Median Age33.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

71/100

29% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Wichita Falls, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$29k
Comfortable $28k$41k
Luxury $106k+$164k+
Elite (Top 5%) $136k+$210k+
Affordability Ratio

144%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
6
Negative
3

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

3.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.9mi

Airport

Helipad hospital

0.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Wichita Falls, TX

4.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 9.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 12.3 mi
Marina0Nearest 14.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range5Nearest 4.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$59k+5.4%
22% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$419k
36% below US avg
College Educated
25.0%
29% below US avg
WFH
7.5%
48% below US avg
Homeownership
57.0%
13% below US avg
Median Home
$143k
49% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
25.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−34.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−38.7%
Homicide
0.04 / 1k Residents13% below state avg
Robbery
0.46 / 1k Residents11% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.17 / 1k Residents9% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−29.4%
Burglary
3.46 / 1k Residents41% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
16.07 / 1k Residents26% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.00 / 1k Residents19% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+24Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Wichita Falls, Texas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season241 days326 frost-free
Annual Rainfall28.2"
Elevation955 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B+
Good126 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,421/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 343 mi · coast 352 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$39.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityFort Worth919k people are 104 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital256 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison7.2 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:24:44.000Z

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