Wortham, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County
Wortham, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Wortham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wortham residents earn a median household income of $41,833 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,355. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wortham is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,913. Median rent is $883/month, with 28.6% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Wortham reports 480 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 672/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Wortham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wortham has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.