What are the schools like in Weatherford, TX?

Weatherford is served primarily by WEATHERFORD ISD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Weatherford?

The median household income in Weatherford, TX is $78,765 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Weatherford, TX?

Weatherford has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches.

Weatherford, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Weatherford, TX affordable or expensive?

Weatherford's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weatherford is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $258,000 and the median rent is $1,350 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Weatherford, TX?

Weatherford has a violent crime rate of 171.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1540.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weatherford, TX a Good Place to Live?

Weatherford is a small city of 32,168 in Texas, with a median household income of $78,765 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Weatherford stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Weatherford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Weatherford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Weatherford's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weatherford costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Weatherford, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$258,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,350	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,765	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Weatherford's violent crime rate is 171.7 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

171.7 /100k

Property Crime

1540.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Weatherford is served primarily by WEATHERFORD ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weatherford, TX	National Avg
School District	WEATHERFORD ISD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weatherford sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 94.6°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Weatherford, TX
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	94.6°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Weatherford, TX	National Avg
Population	32,168	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hudson Oaks, TX 4 mi Annetta, TX 7 mi Willow Park, TX 7 mi Annetta North, TX 8 mi Western Lake, TX 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Weatherford

Weatherford, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

76086 76087 76085

Weatherford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weatherford, TX affordable or expensive?

Weatherford's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Weatherford roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $258,000 and median rent is $1,350/month.

What is the crime rate in Weatherford, TX?

Weatherford's violent crime rate is 171.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1540.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weatherford?

Public schools in Weatherford are operated by WEATHERFORD ISD. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weatherford, TX a good place to live?

Weatherford, TX has a population of 32,168, a median household income of $78,765, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Weatherford?

Weatherford averages 56.2°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weatherford?

Weatherford, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 76086, 76087, 76085.

What is the population of Weatherford?

The population of Weatherford, Texas is 32,168 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weatherford?

Key numbers for living in Weatherford: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $258,000, median household income $78,765, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weatherford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.