What are the schools like in Wildorado, TX?

Wildorado is served primarily by WILDORADO ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Wildorado?

The median household income in Wildorado, TX is $44,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Wildorado, TX?

Wildorado has an average high temperature of 51.3°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Wildorado, TX affordable or expensive?

Wildorado's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wildorado is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Crime rate data for Wildorado is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Wildorado, TX a Good Place to Live?

Wildorado is a small town of 197 in Texas, with a median household income of $44,750 . Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Wildorado stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Wildorado 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: 90.8

Wildorado's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wildorado costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wildorado, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Wildorado is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Wildorado is served primarily by WILDORADO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wildorado, TX	National Avg
School District	WILDORADO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wildorado sees average highs of 51.3°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 19.2 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wildorado, TX
Average High — January	51.3°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	19.2"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Wildorado, TX	National Avg
Population	197	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bushland, TX 9 mi Vega, TX 13 mi Bishop Hills, TX 15 mi Umbarger, TX 18 mi Rockwell Place, TX 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Wildorado

Wildorado, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79098

Wildorado vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wildorado, TX affordable or expensive?

Wildorado's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wildorado roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Wildorado, TX?

Crime data for Wildorado is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Wildorado?

Public schools in Wildorado are operated by WILDORADO ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wildorado, TX a good place to live?

Wildorado, TX has a population of 197, a median household income of $44,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Wildorado?

Wildorado averages 51.3°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.2 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wildorado?

Wildorado, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79098.

What is the population of Wildorado?

The population of Wildorado, Texas is 197 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wildorado?

Key numbers for living in Wildorado: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $58,600, median household income $44,750, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wildorado side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.