At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,213/100K
2,264/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
23.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Wortham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wortham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wortham a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Wortham reports 1,213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 219% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,264/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Wortham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wortham has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$34,028
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty28.8%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$74,617
Housing Units122
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,213/100K
Property2,264/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation928 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband88.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wortham was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (12 miles).
56.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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