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Wickett

A town of 422 people in Texas

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Conserved land8%36 of 448 acres

Trails0.2 mi0.3 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Wickett

Town in Ward County, Texas, United States

422Population

0.7 sq miArea

2,667 ftElevation

Wickett is a town in Ward County, Texas, United States. The population was 422 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code79788

Area code915

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Most working residents leave Wickett for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Monahans (22%), Southwest Sandhill (10%) and Odessa (8%). Half commute less than 42 miles.

Monahans

22%

Southwest Sandhill

10%

Odessa

Midland

0%Work in townlive and work in Wickett 42 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 150Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wickett →

Health in Wickett

Compared with Texas

11worse than TX

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 3▼ 0 close

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What stands out

18.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethTX 12.5% · worse 7.8%More adults with COPDTX 5.7% · worse 16.9%More smokersTX 12.5% · worse

Care nearby

Ward Memorial HospitalMonahans · 7.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Ector County Hospital District/Mch Family Health ClinicOdessa · 38.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Wickett · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wickett →

Natural hazards in Wickett

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail💨 Strong wind

0Does Wickett flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 7 declared for Ward County

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Climate in Wickett

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Wickett has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 98°, a January night drops to 31°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 33°Winter

83° / 51°Spring

98° / 70°Summer

81° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Wickett get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 6, with the last in spring around Apr 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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