What are the schools like in Wolfe City, TX?

Wolfe City is served primarily by WOLFE CITY ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Wolfe City?

The median household income in Wolfe City, TX is $46,378 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Wolfe City, TX?

Wolfe City has an average high temperature of 57.8°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Wolfe City, TX affordable or expensive?

Wolfe City's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wolfe City is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $115,100 and the median rent is $962 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wolfe City, TX?

Wolfe City has a violent crime rate of 470.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1117.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wolfe City, TX a Good Place to Live?

Wolfe City is a small town of 1,219 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,378 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wolfe City stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Wolfe City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wolfe City 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

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

Metric	Wolfe City, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$115,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$962	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,378	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wolfe City's violent crime rate is 470.6 per 100,000 residents — 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

470.6 /100k

Property Crime

1117.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wolfe City is served primarily by WOLFE CITY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wolfe City, TX	National Avg
School District	WOLFE CITY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wolfe City sees average highs of 57.8°F in January and 97.1°F in July, with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wolfe City, TX
Average High — January	57.8°F
Average High — July	97.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Wolfe City, TX	National Avg
Population	1,219	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wolfe City

Wolfe City, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75496

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolfe City, TX affordable or expensive?

Wolfe City's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wolfe City roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $115,100 and median rent is $962/month.

What is the crime rate in Wolfe City, TX?

Wolfe City's violent crime rate is 470.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1117.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wolfe City?

Public schools in Wolfe City are operated by WOLFE CITY ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wolfe City, TX a good place to live?

Wolfe City, TX has a population of 1,219, a median household income of $46,378, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Wolfe City?

Wolfe City averages 57.8°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wolfe City?

Wolfe City, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75496.

What is the population of Wolfe City?

The population of Wolfe City, Texas is 1,219 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wolfe City?

Key numbers for living in Wolfe City: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $115,100, median household income $46,378, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wolfe City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.