The Town FilesWise County, Texas
75,005 people. The median home is worth $304,900 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $93,421.
Towns in Wise County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 6,538 | $284,500 | $73,179 | 40.5 |
| Bridgeport | 5,923 | $253,500 | $96,037 | 33.6 |
People and housing
| Wise County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $304,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,299 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $93,421 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 39.5 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
21,209 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,376 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 940 storm events in Wise County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wise County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| September 9, 2011 | Fire | DR-4029: Wildfires |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).