The Town FilesWolfforth, Texas
City in Lubbock County · population 5,521 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $260,200
- Household income
- $106,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 48
- Median age
- 31.0
Wolfforth is a city of 5,521 people in Lubbock County, Texas. The median home is worth $260,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 83% of Texas towns, better for families than 78% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 77% of Texas towns.
How Wolfforth ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wolfforth is worth $260,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $106,250, which is more affordable than 69% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,674 a month. 78.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wolfforth | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,674 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $106,250 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 78.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wolfforth
| People | Wolfforth | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 34.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 16.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Wolfforth
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 19.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wolfforth since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 11, 1970 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 26. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 26 deaths and 505 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 190 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 23, 2023.
Severe weather in Lubbock County since 1996
Lubbock County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, tornado.
| 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 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lubbock County
Lubbock County had 151,811 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,452 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Wolfforth itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Wolfforth
3 public schools with 4,858 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRENSHIP H S | 9-12 | 3,383 | 15.9 |
| BENNETT EL | PK-5 | 915 | 17.3 |
| FRENSHIP MIDDLE | 6-8 | 560 | 14.0 |
Towns near Wolfforth
- Lubbock, TX7.7 mi · 257,141 people · home $212,400
- Shallowater, TX12.6 mi · 2,964 people · home $210,000
- Slaton, TX20.9 mi · 5,858 people · home $84,600
- Levelland, TX21.3 mi · 12,652 people · home $140,400
- Abernathy, TX23.7 mi · 2,865 people · home $176,400
- Brownfield, TX27.7 mi · 8,936 people · home $100,600
Wolfforth questions
Is Wolfforth, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wolfforth scores better for retirees than 40% of Texas towns and quieter than 25%. 8.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.0).
How much does a house cost in Wolfforth?
The median owner-occupied home in Wolfforth is valued at $260,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,250, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,674 a month.
What is the weather like in Wolfforth?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.4 inches of precipitation a year and 6.8 inches of snow.
Does Wolfforth get tornadoes?
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wolfforth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 11, 1970. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)