At a Glance
Median Income
$64,250
$21,182 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $216,735
Median Rent
$772/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
60.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
30.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
20.9% smoking rate
How Wells Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wells a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wells residents earn a median household income of $64,250 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,182. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wells is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,735. Median rent is $772/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
2.7% of adults in Wells hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
60.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wells has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population741
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,250
Per Capita$21,182
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty30.9%
County GDP$3,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$772
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$216,735
Housing Units305
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation333 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+60.4%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wells was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.