Winters, TX

Winters, Texas

Winters, Texas, in Runnels county, is 36 miles S of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 163 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. There are an estimated 2,880 people in the city.

The People and Families of Winters

In Winters, about 56% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Winters. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winters had a median family income of $30,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,875) in Winters. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Winters Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Winters is owner-occupied. The city is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Winters, 92% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Winters. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Winters, TX

Comparing Winters 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Winters Almanac

Winters Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Winters Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Winters 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, Winters, 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

Winters Public Libraries

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Winters Hospitals

NORTH RUNNELS HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
7821 EAST HIGHWAY 153
(325) 754-4553
Emergency Service: Yes

Winters High Schools (2004)

WINTERS H S
603 N HTS
915-754-5516
Serves 186 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Winters Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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