At a Glance
Median Income
$62,188
$25,686 per capita
Home Value
$131,400
Zillow: $282,278
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.5% smoking rate
How Wolfe City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wolfe City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wolfe City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wolfe City residents earn a median household income of $62,188 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,686. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 635 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wolfe City is $131,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,278. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 26.4% 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 1970.
Education
13.3% of adults in Wolfe City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wolfe City has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,201
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,072/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,188
Per Capita$25,686
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,400
Rent$1,083
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$282,278
Housing Units560
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,352/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation668 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute37 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wolfe City was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.