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Windom, TX

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 10
Population77
Foreign Born0.0%
Population Density140people per mi²
Median Age53.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
DecliningSince 2010, this city's population has declined but racial composition has been relatively stable.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

51/100

49% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Windom, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$41k
Comfortable $45k$66k
Luxury $147k+$228k+
Affordability Ratio

123%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean67%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
0
Positive
3
Poor
0
Negative
0

Limited data for this area

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

10.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

9.7mi

Airport

Jones Field (F00)

10.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Bonham, TX

10.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 8.8 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 48.4 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 13 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
$81k+35.4%
8% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$613k
7% below US avg
College Educated
5.0%
86% below US avg
WFH
0.0%
100% below US avg
Homeownership
84.1%
29% above 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
21.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.9%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.52 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.39 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary
2.45 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.80 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.48 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+16Solidly Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Windom, 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

Hardiness Zone8A~13°F min
Growing Season261 days336 frost-free
Annual Rainfall51.7"
Elevation692 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
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C-
Weak71 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair140/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
PoorDrought
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 404 mi · coast 272 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$26.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityPlano285k people are 55 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital250 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison13 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-17T23:45:33.000Z

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