Winnsboro, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wood County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,386 Population 905/sq mi density
$51,473 Median Income $24,467 per capita
$152,000 Home Value $275,124 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
55 Violent Crime/100K 300 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,473 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Winnsboro, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,473
32% below
$24,467 per capita
Home Value
$152,000
46% below
Zillow: $275,124
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
55/100K
86% below
300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Winnsboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
54%
Rent
80%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
253%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winnsboro 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

Winnsboro residents earn a median household income of $51,473 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,467. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 943 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winnsboro is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,124. Median rent is $925/month, with 27.0% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Winnsboro reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 300/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Winnsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winnsboro has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,386
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,473
Per Capita$24,467
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$2,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,000
Rent$925
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$275,124
Housing Units1,390
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent55/100K
Property300/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,592/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation514 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Winnsboro was founded in 1855.
The median home in Winnsboro was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.