The Town FilesWortham, Texas
Town in Freestone County · population 980 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $129,000
- Household income
- $46,316
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 40.7
Wortham is a town of 980 people in Freestone County, Texas. The median home is worth $129,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 92% of Texas towns, easier by car than 92% of Texas towns, hipper than 90% of Texas towns.
How Wortham 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 Wortham is worth $129,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $46,316, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 46.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wortham | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $850 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $46,316 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 46.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Wortham
| People | Wortham | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Wortham
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 36.0°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wortham since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 5, 2007 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 27, 1990.
Severe weather in Freestone County since 1996
Freestone County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Freestone County
Freestone County had 4,933 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,324 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Wortham itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Wortham
3 public schools with 537 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORTHAM EL | PK-5 | 248 | 14.6 |
| WORTHAM H S | 9-12 | 164 | 9.6 |
| WORTHAM MIDDLE | 6-8 | 125 | 15.6 |
Towns near Wortham
- Mexia, TX7.7 mi · 6,893 people · home $109,900
- Coolidge, TX11.5 mi · 778 people · home $57,400
- Teague, TX15.4 mi · 3,384 people · home $119,900
- Dawson, TX16.5 mi · 815 people · home $140,700
- Fairfield, TX17.8 mi · 2,850 people · home $169,500
- Groesbeck, TX18.7 mi · 3,631 people · home $162,500
- Corsicana, TX20.2 mi · 25,109 people · home $168,900
- Hubbard, TX20.2 mi · 1,394 people · home $134,900
Wortham questions
Is Wortham, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wortham scores better for retirees than 76% of Texas towns and quieter than 92%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Wortham?
The median owner-occupied home in Wortham is valued at $129,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,316, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Wortham?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 36.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Wortham get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wortham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 5, 2007. 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)