What are the schools like in Winters, TX?

Winters is served primarily by WINTERS ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Winters?

The median household income in Winters, TX is $44,426 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Winters, TX?

Winters has an average high temperature of 57.6°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Winters, TX affordable or expensive?

Winters's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winters is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $57,500 and the median rent is $658 per month.

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

Winters has a violent crime rate of 173.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 346.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winters, TX a Good Place to Live?

Winters is a small town of 2,386 in Texas, with a median household income of $44,426 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

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

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

All Winters 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: 85.5

Winters's overall cost of living index is 85.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winters costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Winters, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$57,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$658	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,426	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winters's violent crime rate is 173.4 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

173.4 /100k

Property Crime

346.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Winters is served primarily by WINTERS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winters, TX	National Avg
School District	WINTERS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winters sees average highs of 57.6°F in January and 95.1°F in July, with 25.0 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winters, TX
Average High — January	57.6°F
Average High — July	95.1°F
Annual Precipitation	25.0"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Winters, TX	National Avg
Population	2,386	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wingate, TX 11 mi Ballinger, TX 15 mi Lawn, TX 18 mi Novice, TX 20 mi Bronte, TX 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Winters

Winters, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79567

Winters vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winters, TX affordable or expensive?

Winters's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Winters roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $57,500 and median rent is $658/month.

What is the crime rate in Winters, TX?

Winters's violent crime rate is 173.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winters?

Public schools in Winters are operated by WINTERS ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winters, TX a good place to live?

Winters, TX has a population of 2,386, a median household income of $44,426, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Winters?

Winters averages 57.6°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.0 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winters?

Winters, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79567.

What is the population of Winters?

The population of Winters, Texas is 2,386 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winters?

Key numbers for living in Winters: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $57,500, median household income $44,426, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winters side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.