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Weatherford.
About
Life in Weatherford
Weatherford offers a solid middle-ground option if you're looking to escape Fort Worth's density while staying within commuting distance—most people are looking at around 26 minutes to head east toward the city. Housing is reasonably priced compared to Fort Worth proper, with homes in the $312,000 range and rents averaging $1,527 a month, and the job market is stable with unemployment sitting at 3.4%. The community has real roots in peach farming and horse culture, which shows up in local events like the Parker County Peach Festival, and you've got Weatherford College as a solid educational option.
Weatherford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+31.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Weatherford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Weatherford, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (62.8%), and 7.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Weatherford
In Weatherford, rent runs 9% above the TX average, and home values are 10% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,798
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $396,379 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Weatherford and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Weatherford is 0.9 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Weatherford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute25.1 min avg
How Weatherford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Weatherford, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 45 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 38% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Weatherford runs 38% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
205.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,302.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Weatherford Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Parker County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Parker County, which includes Weatherford, the most common type is heat, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.3M |
| 2024 | 18 | Heat | $21,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | Excessive Heat | $551,000 |
| 2022 | 24 | Drought | $16,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Hail | $3.0M |
| 2020 | 12 | Heat | $25,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Heat | $101,500 |
| 2018 | 10 | Drought | $500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Parker County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Parker County, which includes Weatherford, is typically good — 283 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
283
per year
Moderate Days
54
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Parker County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Weatherford has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
61
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
70
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 1.96" |
| Feb | 60°F | 36°F | 2.55" |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.03" |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 2.69" |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 4.42" |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 3.93" |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 1.86" |
| Aug | 95°F | 72°F | 2.59" |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 3.19" |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 3.76" |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 2.95" |
| Dec | 58°F | 34°F | 2.25" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Weatherford
Weatherford has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Medical City Weatherford
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Weatherford
Weatherford's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Weatherford
Public · 2-year · 5,094 students · in-state tuition $5,250 · 31% graduate · median earnings $43,944 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 87 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Weatherford
Weatherford has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (87 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Weatherford
Weatherford Public Library
1014 Charles St, Weatherford
Cities Near Weatherford
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Weatherford FAQ
Is Weatherford, Texas affordable?⌄
Weatherford's median rent is $1,527/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,516/year. Median home value is $312,100.
Is Weatherford, Texas safe?⌄
Weatherford's violent crime rate was 206 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1302 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Weatherford, Texas?⌄
Weatherford has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Weatherford, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Weatherford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,527/month and median household income is $81,516/year. The median home value is $312,100. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Weatherford, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Weatherford is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from