Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Frank & Joe's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) F
River Bend Nature Center
Museum
Wichita Falls
Attraction
Wichita Falls Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Cinemark
Cinema
Kell House Museum
Museum
Kay Yeager Coliseum
Stadium
Tequila Marys
Nightclub
Emerald City
Nightclub
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum
Museum of North Texas History
Museum
Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre
Theatre Arts
World's Littlest Skyscraper
Attraction
Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center
Museum
Sikes Mall 10
Cinema
Castaway Cove Waterpark
Theme Park
Food and Drink (68) F
Sonic
Fast Food
Golden Chick
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Summer Snow
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
BJ Liquor
Alcohol
Water Hole
Bar
Corner Post
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
La Herradura Bar
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
O'Briens
Bar
Healthy's Downtown
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Deuce P-2
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
CrossFit Texoma
Gym
Class Program South Plains Community
Community Centre
Youth Opportunities Center
Community Centre
East Lynwood Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (11) F
King's Groceries
Grocery Store
United Supermarkets
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Mrs Baird's
Bakery
Market Street
Grocery Store
Flowers Baking
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
United Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Parks (69) A+
Morningside Park
Park
Trailer Park
Park
Harrell Park
Park
Westover Hills Park
Park
Westover Hills Park
Park
Birdwell Park
Park
Bridwell Park
Park
Indian Heights Park
Park
Indian Heights Park
Park
Grant Street Park
Park
Lucy Park
Park
Wichita Falls High SchoolTrack
Park
Scotland Park
Park
Roselawn Park
Park
Bellevue Park
Park
Notre Dame Catholic School Football Field
Park
Martin Plaza Park
Park
Wichita Falls Sports Complex
Park
Notre Dame Catholic School Baseball Field
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
O'Reilly Park
Park
Skate Park
Park
Conoco Park
Park
Tesco Park
Park
Ben Donnell Park
Park
Shops (90) D-
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Monroe Street Grocery
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
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Clothing
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Mario& Dora's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Kelei On Kell
Hairdresser
Dollar Saver Food Mart
Convenience Store
Garrison's
Convenience Store
Stripes
Convenience Store
Dove's Jewelers
Fashion
Tangles Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar Saver
Convenience Store
Bebb's Flowers
Florist
Lone Star Dollar Saver
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Sam's Dollar Saver
Convenience Store
Stripes
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Annie Jewel & Charlie's
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Fashion Garage
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Wichita Falls.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Wichita Falls is 85/100 - which is 8% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Wichita Falls crime rates are 3,339 per 100k, which is 22% higher than Texas
Property Crime
2,868 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
470 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment D+

The median income in Wichita Falls is $47,335 - which is 14% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$47,335
F
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
A-
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Guffey's Drug Store
Pharmacy
Franklin Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wichita Falls Police Department
Police
Heart Clinic
Doctor
Red River Hospital
Hospital
United Regional Health Care System
Hospital
Stratos DPC
Clinic
Integrity Health & Counseling
Clinic
Promise Hospital of Wichita Falls
Hospital
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Rains Dental Care
Dentist
Dental Planet
Dentist
Community Healthcare Center
Clinic
Spearmint Dental
Dentist
Midwester State Univiersity Police Station
Police
Value Smiles
Dentist
Midwestern Healthcare Center Wichita Falls, TX
Hospital
Wichita Falls Fire Station No. 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Nu Tech
Pharmacy
Cameron Gardens Fire Department
Fire Station
Orthopedic Associates
Doctor
Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Kell West Regional Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Wichita Falls home prices are $104,800 - which is 27% lower than Texas
Home Price
$104,800
F
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D

The Wichita Falls graduation rate is 77% - which is 1% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
39%
F
High School Grad. Rates
77%
D
Elementary Schools (29) F
Crockett El
Zundelowitz El
Denver Ctr
Scotland Park El
Franklin El
Notre Dame Catholic School
Burgess El
Kirby Middle
Iowa Park Jjaep
Wichita County J J A E P
Wichita County Juvenile Justice Aep
Christ Academy
Barwise Middle
City View El
Cunningham School
Cunningham Special Ed Center
Milam El
Southern Hills El
Fain El
Booker T Washington El
West Foundation El
Lamar El
Wichita Christian School
Jefferson El
Haynes El
High Schools (12) C-
Harrell Accelerated Learning Center
Wichita Falls H S
Denver Ctr
Notre Dame Catholic School
Hirschi H S
Wichita County Juvenile Justice Aep
Christ Academy
Barwise Middle
City View Junior/Senior High
Wichita Christian School
Career Education Center
Rider H S
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ratings B

Wichita Falls has an overall rating of 74% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
B+
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes
B-
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Living in Wichita Falls, TX

Wichita Falls Area Facts

  • Wichita Falls has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Wichita Falls crime rates are 22% higher than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in Wichita Falls is 8% lower than the Texas average
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Wichita Falls Reviews

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Mr. TP Hillman 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 23, 2019) Need to update Education Score - Texas Education Agency has rated Wichita Falls ISD with Cs and Ds overall the last 2 years while Schooldigger.com rates it as 676th of 973 School Districts in Texas for 2018 - the bottom 33% - Score should be a "C" at best. Livability numerical sc ...Read More ore should be 72. Read Less
Explore the Beauty of Wichita Falls, Texas 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2010) Ever wanted to go to a place of natural beauty? Visit the city of Wichita Falls, Texas. It's so amazing! There are several attractions in Wichita Falls worth visiting including the Kell House Museum. You can take a guided tour of it and learn of early history of the Kell family. ...Read More There is the 10 mile trail that has been established so you can ride bikes or go for a walk. The trail runs along the Wichita River and Holliday Creek. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. A stroll through the vast countryside in Wichita Falls is astonishing. The scene is spectacular. Red, yellow, golden, green and orange. The sunset is breathtaking. The parks with the overgrown paths call out to you to walk them and enjoy nature at its finest.

The Wichita Falls nightlife includes The Outskirts Night Club, great food, upbeat music, and cold drinks. You could visit the Iron Horse Pub that specializes in live music and knee slapping fun! The restaurants are superb! Gourmet to deep south foods. Everything your heart could desire in a medium sized city. Explore the definition of escaping!

The only negative aspect in the city of Wichita Falls, Texas is that there are never enough hours in the day and night. This is why I chose to live here forever. Read Less
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      Wichita Falls, TX

      Wichita Falls is found in Wichita County in Texas. It boasts a population of around 105,000 people, making it a medium-sized city. There is substantial business growth in this city as well as military opportunity through the Sheppard Air Force Base. One of the most interesting places in this city is the "world's littlest skyscraper" which is called the Newby-McMahon Building. There is much more to explore once moving to Wichita Falls, however.

      There are both safe and more unsafe neighborhoods in Wichita Falls. The safest neighborhoods are those that are more affluent. These include those such as Haiti Drive, Taft Boulevard and Granada Drive. There are also safe areas for families to reside in including Armstrong Drive, Old Iowa Park Road, Byers and Petrolia. Be sure to perform your own research to determine if a neighborhood meets your needs, however.

      The cost of housing in Wichita Falls is much lower than it is in the rest of the country. It is almost more than half lower than housing costs in the rest of Texas. Most homes cost around $120,000. Rentals can be as low as $540, though most are closer to $700 in the city.

      Utility prices are a bit higher than they are in other parts of the country and Texas. This may be due to the climate as the city is very hot to live in and very humid. This may increase the need for air conditioning and other electrical services. Grocery and transportation costs are significantly lower than those found in the rest of America and the rest of Texas, however.

      Falls Ride operates a public bus transportation service throughout Wichita Falls. The routes run Monday through Saturday. The hours are normal business hours that people may be going to or coming home from work. Other transportation offerings include grocery store transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities, as well as curbside pickup for the same population. There is also Greyhound service at the Jolly stop and shuttle services to go to Dallas or Fort Worth.

      There are large open spaces throughout Wichita Falls. There are many parks and recreational facilities such as Lucy Park which offers many amenities such as a swimming pool, golf course, playgrounds and walkways. There are also even waterfalls in the park that give the city its name. Lake Wichita Park is also here with trails, fields and views of the lake.

      Wichita Falls is a beautiful city in Texas. It is home to gorgeous waterways, wildlife and wide open spaces. Housing and the cost of living is very affordable in this town so you and your family can enjoy all that there is to offer. Be sure to experience all there is in Wichita Falls upon your move.

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wichita Falls? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Morningside Park
      Trailer Park
      Harrell Park
      Westover Hills Park
      Westover Hills Park
      Birdwell Park
      Bridwell Park
      Indian Heights Park

      Entertainment

      River Bend Nature Center
      Wichita Falls
      Wichita Falls Memorial Auditorium
      Cinemark
      Kell House Museum
      Kay Yeager Coliseum
      Tequila Marys
      Emerald City

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Golden Chick
      Braum's
      Summer Snow
      Arby's
      Chicken Express
      Taco Bell
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Wichita Falls? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Wichita Falls.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      7% higher than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Wichita Falls a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Red River Hospital
      Midwestern Healthcare Center Wichita Falls, TX
      North Texas State Hospital Wichita Falls Campus
      Kell West Regional Hospital
      Promise Hospital of Wichita Falls
      United Regional Health Care System
      Sheppard Air Force Base Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Franklin Pharmacy
      Guffey's Drug Store
      Nu Tech
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Heart Clinic
      Orthopedic Associates