At a Glance
Median Income
$50,795
$32,988 per capita
Home Value
$37,500
Zillow: $114,621
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
16.8% smoking rate
How Woodston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodston residents earn a median household income of $50,795 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,988. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 202 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodston is $37,500 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,621. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
11.8% of adults in Woodston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodston has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population95
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,795
Per Capita$32,988
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$230M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$37,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$114,621
Housing Units81
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,137/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation1,708 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.369 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
67.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.