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Wortham’s story
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2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
WorthamTX
A town of 1,160. A typical home worth about $203K.
Population
1,160
−8.7% since 2010
Typical home
$203K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
40.7
years
Jobs based here
256
A commuter town
What makes Wortham stand out
The 3 things Wortham does most differently from other towns.
$203Ktypical home
Housing
$203K typical home
32% below the TX typical home
Down 0.1% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Wortham
Health
73% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than TX on 2 measures, worse on 8.
100 U.S. towns● Wortham
Safety
Safer than 32%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade C. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
Small town
1,160 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wortham. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1998
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wortham
Most working residents leave Wortham for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Mexia (9%), Dallas (9%) and Corsicana (7%). Half commute less than 61 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wortham5%
Mexia9%
Dallas9%
Corsicana7%
Fairfield7%
61 mi
median commute distance
256
jobs based in Wortham
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Wortham home is worth about $203K
The typical Wortham home is worth about $203,000, about the same as a year ago, 32% below the Texas typical home.
$203KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wortham$203K
Texas$299K
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Wortham beats the Texas average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
CHealth Grade
26 measures vs. Texas
2 better16 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Wortham | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 14.7% | 19.1% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.9% | 74.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 5.7% |
Parkview Regional Hospital
8.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
41st
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 32% of U.S. towns
Wortham reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 68% report less.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wortham4.8
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Wortham1.9
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
32nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
30th
percentile among TX towns
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
2
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Wortham has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–60°
Spring55–77°
Summer72–94°
Fall56–79°
Nov 22
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Wortham’s public schools outperform 41% of Texas districts
The public schools Wortham’s kids attend trail 59% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortham El | PK–5 | 238 | B− |
| Wortham Middle | 6–8 | 132 | B− |
| Wortham H S | 9–12 | 165 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state testsAll 3 schools →
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Wortham for work
Where Wortham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
256jobs based in Wortham
5%of working residents work in town
61 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wortham
Town in Texas, United States
Wortham is a town in Freestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 980 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 980
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 476 ft
- ZIP code
- 76693
- Area code
- 254
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