At a Glance
Median Income
$28,429
$16,504 per capita
Home Value
$70,900
Zillow: $166,213
Median Rent
$577/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
68.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
35.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
19.7% smoking rate
How Wickes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wickes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wickes a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wickes residents earn a median household income of $28,429 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,504. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 486 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wickes is $70,900 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,213. Median rent is $577/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
7.6% of adults in Wickes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
68.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wickes has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population895
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born24.4%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,429
Per Capita$16,504
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty35.5%
County GDP$860M
Avg Weekly Wage$824
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,900
Rent$577
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$166,213
Housing Units316
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death13,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation990 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+68.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband65.7%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wickes was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
24.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.