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Windom is a small town in Texas with a population of 77. Residents earn $81,250 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
77 Population 140/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $44,749 per capita
$143,100 Home Value $312,081 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,100 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,250
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $143,100
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Windom Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population77
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$44,749
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$179M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$312,081
Housing Units61
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Uninsured11.5%
Smoking15.8%
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband44.0%

Is Windom a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Windom receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Windom offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Windom is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Windom is $143,100, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Windom enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Windom has a population of 77 with a density of 140 people per square mile. The median age is 53.8 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Black.

Population

77
Total Population
140
People / sq mi
53.8yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Windom vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Windom vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Windom is $81,250, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Windom vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,250
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,749
Avg Weekly Wage$817
IRS Avg AGI$56,862

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)110
County GDP$179M

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare4
Retail10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,933
41% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone97.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Windom is $143,100, 49% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $312,081.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,100
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$312,081

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%
Housing Units61
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,933
41% above US avg
Effective Rate3.45%
In Windom, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.8% are current smokers. 27.1% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Windom vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.8%
13% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep38.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%
Uninsured11.5%
34% above US avg
Mental Health1:1,840
Checkup Rate72.4%
Dental Visits57.3%
Premature Death13,605/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access61.2%
Healthcare Facilities4
Windom has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.9 inches. The area enjoys 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.9 inches
29% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates33.5648°N, 95.9985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48119
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.7-point margin. 44.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.7%
D 14.9%

Winner: Republican by 69.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+98.3%
Graduate Degree+4.2%
School Test Score5.10
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density140/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access44.0%
Healthcare Facilities4
Restaurants4
Retail Stores10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone97.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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