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A town of 1,148. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Population
1,148
−0.9% since 2010
Typical home
$282K
−1.5% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
33.5
years
Jobs based here
165
A commuter town
What makes Wolfe stand out
The 2 things Wolfe does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,148 people, and everyone knows the way
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wolfe. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wolfe
Most working residents leave Wolfe for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Greenville (15%), Dallas (10%) and Commerce (8%). Half commute less than 37 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wolfe5%
Greenville15%
Dallas10%
Commerce8%
Plano3%
37 mi
median commute distance
165
jobs based in Wolfe
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Wolfe’s public schools outperform 72% of Texas districts
The public schools Wolfe’s kids attend outperform 72% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe City El | PK–5 | 329 | B+ |
| Wolfe City Middle | 6–8 | 162 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state testsAll 2 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Wolfe has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–56°
Spring53–74°
Summer72–92°
Fall54–76°
Nov 16
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Wolfe beats the Texas average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
C+Health Grade
26 measures vs. Texas
1 better20 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Wolfe | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 14% | 19.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.5% | 12.5% |
Tmc- Bonham Hospital
15.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
56th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Crime reported in Wolfe
Wolfe's reported crime rate is well below Texas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wolfe1.3
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Wolfe4
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
6
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Wolfe home is worth about $282K
The typical Wolfe home is worth about $282,000, down 1.5% in a year, 6% below the Texas typical home.
$282KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wolfe$282K
Texas$299K
−1.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0% of Wolfe is conserved land
1.6 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 718 acres
1.6 mi
of trails · 1.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wolfe City Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Wolfe for work
Where Wolfe’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
165jobs based in Wolfe
5%of working residents work in town
37 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023