Wink, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Winkler County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,328 Population 1,135/sq mi density
$128,011 Median Income $35,770 per capita
$137,200 Home Value $123,174 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
116 Violent Crime/100K 463 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,011 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,200 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wink, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,011
70% above
$35,770 per capita
Home Value
$137,200
51% below
Zillow: $123,174
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
14.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
70% below
463/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Wink Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
170%
Home Value
49%
Rent
60%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wink a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wink residents earn a median household income of $128,011 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,770. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wink is $137,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,174. Median rent is $696/month, with 14.6% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Wink reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 463/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Wink hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wink has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,328
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,135/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,011
Per Capita$35,770
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,289M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,805

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,200
Rent$696
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$123,174
Housing Units418
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property463/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death14,258/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation2,792 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wink was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.336 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.