Ward County , Texas
Population: 11,255 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $71,719 Home $138,800 Rent $939/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 11,255 residents, Ward County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Ward County in the bottom 15% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$71,719
Median Income
household
$138,800
Home Value
median
$939/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $71,719 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,376 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| Median Home Value | $138,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $939/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 11,255 |
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 10.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.8%
Obesity
13.5%
Diabetes
14.5%
Smoking
33.3%
High Blood Pressure
33.9%
No Physical Activity
21.3%
Depression
39.8%
Insufficient Sleep
72.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 15.4 · 15th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
26.53
🌀 Hurricane
21.19
🔥 Wildfire
75.29
❄️ Winter Storm
57.96
🌍 Earthquake
21.28
☀️ Drought
58.49
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