Woodson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Throckmorton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
538 Population 828/sq mi density
$66,435 Median Income $30,294 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $110,270 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,435 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $779/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodson, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,435
12% below
$30,294 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
64% below
Zillow: $110,270
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Woodson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
36%
Rent
67%
Poverty
151%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodson a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodson residents earn a median household income of $66,435 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,294. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodson is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,270. Median rent is $779/month, with 18.2% 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 1961.

Education

27.8% of adults in Woodson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population538
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,435
Per Capita$30,294
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$206M
Avg Weekly Wage$832

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$779
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$110,270
Housing Units200
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,154/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain28.9 in/yr
Elevation1,232 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute13 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodson was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.