Winkler County , Texas
Population: 7,540 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $91,898 Home $121,200 Rent $900/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,540 residents, Winkler County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Winkler County in the bottom 4% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$91,898
Median Income
household
$121,200
Home Value
median
$900/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $91,898 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,666 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| Median Home Value | $121,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,540 |
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 10.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.6%
Obesity
13.3%
Diabetes
14.1%
Smoking
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
33.0%
No Physical Activity
20.7%
Depression
38.2%
Insufficient Sleep
70.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 4.1 · 4th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
18.77
🌀 Hurricane
11.22
🔥 Wildfire
57.35
❄️ Winter Storm
39.94
🌍 Earthquake
16.19
☀️ Drought
79.45
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