Weatherford, TX

Weatherford, Texas

Weatherford, Texas, in Parker county, is 27 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Fort Worth - Arlington metropolitan area. Weatherford contains a population of approximately 19,000.

The People and Families of Weatherford

In Weatherford, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weatherford had a median family income of $47,152. Interestingly, lots of people in Weatherford have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Weatherford favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $61,093. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Weatherford Housing

Weatherford has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Weatherford, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Weatherford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Weatherford, TX

Comparing Weatherford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Weatherford Almanac

Weatherford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Weatherford Public Libraries

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Weatherford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Weatherford residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Weatherford, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Weatherford Hospitals

CAMPBELL HEALTH SYSTEM
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
713 E ANDERSON ST
(817) 596-8751
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Weatherford

Wal-Mart in Weatherford

Weatherford High Schools (2004)

WEATHERFORD H S
2121 BETHEL RD
817-598-2858
Serves 1,424 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

PEASTER H S
8512 F M 920
817-594-3700
Serves 309 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

PASS LEARNING CENTER
900 N ELM
817-599-9713
A Non-traditional School
Serves 78 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Weatherford Colleges

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Weatherford College

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