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Wellington, Texas, in Collingsworth county, is 95 miles E of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 158 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. About 2,275 people people live in Wellington.
In Wellington, about 58% of adults are married.
Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Wellington nicely.
In 2000, Wellington had a median family income of $30,257.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($20) in Wellington than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wellington, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Wellington is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.
In Wellington, 93% of commuters drive to work. Wellington is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing Wellington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
Ratings range from
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