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Wichita Falls
  • City in Texas

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Wichita Falls is a city in Texas with a population of 102,563. Wichita Falls is in Wichita County. Living in Wichita Falls offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wichita Falls there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Wichita Falls and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Wichita Falls are above average.

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About Wichita Falls...
Population
102,563

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$109,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$869
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    43%
  • Own
    57%
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Wichita Falls Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    299
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    13.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    106.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    51.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    499.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,077.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    291.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    15%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    national  11%

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