City safety & data profile

Mineral WellsTX

Mineral Wells, TX is a 15K-resident city in Palo Pinto County with a median household income of $55,929.

Palo Pinto County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Mineral Wells, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Mineral Wells has a population larger than 26% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $161,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 74%
By size
$55,929
Median income
$161,300
Median home
22.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Mineral Wells

Mineral Wells posts a median household income higher than 16% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Mineral Wells area.

Top 84%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Mineral Wells

Where Mineral Wells income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,929 Bottom 16% higher than 16% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Mineral Wells, TX beyond the headline numbers

Mineral Wells sits inside Palo Pinto County, Texas, at roughly 32.81°N, -98.11°W. Population 14,754, $55,929 median household income. Median home value $161,300, median rent $1,077. Poverty rate 22.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Mineral Wells's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.3%, then short sleep duration at 40.8%. 1 hospital in/around Mineral Wells, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Mineral Wells from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,754
Mineral Wells
Median Income
$55,929
-18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$161,300
-29% vs avg
Median Age
38
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Palo Pinto County) - Mineral Wells's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
29K+5%
Median Income
$67,674+62%
Median Home Value
$198,000+132%
Poverty Rate
16.7%-10%
Unemployment
6.1%-20%

Economics

Economics indicators for Mineral Wells, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
Poverty Rate
22.4% +58% vs avg
Unemployment 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 11.6%
Work From Home 5.8%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 70.4%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.3%
Short Sleep Duration
40.8%
High Blood Pressure
38.1%
Physical Inactivity
34.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
20%
Current Smoking
18.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.1%
Binge Drinking
16.2%
Diabetes
15.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.8%
Annual Checkup 73.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PALO PINTO GENERAL HOSPITAL
MINERAL WELLS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Mineral Wells, TX? ▼
Mineral Wells, TX has a population of 14,754 people, located in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Mineral Wells? ▼
The median household income in Mineral Wells, TX is $55,929 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22.4%.
What is the median home value in Mineral Wells? ▼
The median home value in Mineral Wells, TX is $161,300. Median rent is $1,077/month.
What are the top health concerns in Mineral Wells? ▼
The top health indicators in Mineral Wells include Obesity (41.3%), Short Sleep Duration (40.8%), High Blood Pressure (38.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Mineral Wells? ▼
Mineral Wells has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Mineral Wells? ▼
The median age in Mineral Wells, TX is 38 years. 11.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Mineral Wells, TX is located in Palo Pinto County, Texas. With a population of 15K and a $55,929 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Mineral Wells area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Mineral Wells's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Palo Pinto County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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