City safety & data profile

WeatherfordTX

Weatherford, TX is a 29K-resident city in Parker County with a median household income of $81,516.

Parker County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Weatherford, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Weatherford has a population larger than 61% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $312,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

29K
Population
Top 39%
By size
$81,516
Median income
$312,100
Median home
10%
Poverty rate

The read on Weatherford

Weatherford posts a median household income higher than 51% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Weatherford area.

Top 49%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Weatherford

Where Weatherford income ranks nationally

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

$81,516 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Weatherford, TX beyond the headline numbers

Weatherford sits inside Parker County, Texas, at roughly 32.76°N, -97.80°W. Population 28,742, $81,516 median household income. Median home value $312,100, median rent $1,527. Poverty rate 10%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Weatherford's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.5%, then obesity at 35.5%. 1 hospital in/around Weatherford, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
28,742
Weatherford
Median Income
$81,516
+20% vs avg
Median Home Value
$312,100
+37% vs avg
Median Age
38
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Parker County) - Weatherford'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
165K+39%
Median Income
$104,443+62%
Median Home Value
$375,900+146%
Poverty Rate
8%-27%
Unemployment
4%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Weatherford, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
Poverty Rate
10% -30% vs avg
Unemployment 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.5%
Work From Home 12.5%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 82.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.5%
Obesity
35.5%
High Blood Pressure
34.9%
Physical Inactivity
25.2%
Binge Drinking
18.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.5%
Current Smoking
13.4%
Diabetes
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.5%
Annual Checkup 75.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Weatherford, TX? ▼
Weatherford, TX has a population of 28,742 people, located in Parker County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Weatherford? ▼
The median household income in Weatherford, TX is $81,516 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10%.
What is the median home value in Weatherford? ▼
The median home value in Weatherford, TX is $312,100. Median rent is $1,527/month.
What are the top health concerns in Weatherford? ▼
The top health indicators in Weatherford include Short Sleep Duration (38.5%), Obesity (35.5%), High Blood Pressure (34.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Weatherford? ▼
Weatherford has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Weatherford? ▼
The median age in Weatherford, TX is 38 years. 30.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Weatherford, TX is located in Parker County, Texas. With a population of 29K and a $81,516 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Weatherford area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Weatherford's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Weatherford area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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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 (Parker County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.