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Windthorst, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Archer County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
397 Population 159/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $33,096 per capita
$197,500 Home Value $286,888 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 1,306 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$197,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Windthorst, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$33,096 per capita
Home Value
$197,500
30% below
Zillow: $286,888
Violent Crime
73/100K
81% below
1,306/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Windthorst Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Windthorst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
70%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Windthorst 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

Windthorst residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,096. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 247 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Windthorst is $197,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,888. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Windthorst reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,306/100K.

Education

9.1% of adults in Windthorst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Windthorst has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population397
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$33,096
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$429M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,500
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$286,888
Housing Units156
Rent Burden46.4%

Crime

F
Violent73/100K
Property1,306/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,958/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,023 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Windthorst was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.