At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$33,096 per capita
Home Value
$197,500
Zillow: $304,555
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Windthorst 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
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 6.7% (86% above 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 $304,555. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
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 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population397
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born19.1%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$33,096
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$429M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,500
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$304,555
Housing Units156
Rent Burden46.4%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,958/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
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.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
19.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.