The Town FilesMineral Wells, Texas
City in Palo Pinto County · population 14,820 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $161,300
- Household income
- $55,929
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 38.0
Mineral Wells is a city of 14,820 people in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The median home is worth $161,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 86% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 80% of Texas towns, better transit than 77% of Texas towns.
How Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells is worth $161,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $55,929, which is more affordable than 53% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,077 a month. 59.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mineral Wells | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,077 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $55,929 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 59.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Mineral Wells
| People | Mineral Wells | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Mineral Wells
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 32.8°F. About 31.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 48 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mineral Wells since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 28, 2026 about 0.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 147 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 15, 2013.
Severe weather in Palo Pinto County since 1996
Palo Pinto County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Fire | FM-5675: Ross Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Palo Pinto County
Palo Pinto County had 8,331 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,166 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Mineral Wells itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Mineral Wells
4 public schools with 3,321 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINERAL WELLS EL | PK-6 | 1,907 | 15.9 |
| MINERAL WELLS H S | 9-12 | 931 | 15.0 |
| MINERAL WELLS J H | 7-8 | 463 | 14.0 |
| MINERAL WELLS ACADEMY | 9-12 | 20 | 20.0 |
Towns near Mineral Wells
- Weatherford, TX18.8 mi · 30,854 people · home $312,100
- Springtown, TX25.2 mi · 3,064 people · home $261,300
- Annetta, TX25.2 mi · 3,041 people · home $482,700
- Willow Park, TX25.4 mi · 4,936 people · home $374,200
- Oak Trail Shores, TX27.1 mi · 2,979 people · home $121,400
- Jacksboro, TX28.2 mi · 4,184 people · home $259,700
- Aledo, TX28.7 mi · 4,858 people · home $465,100
Mineral Wells questions
Is Mineral Wells, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mineral Wells scores better for retirees than 17% of Texas towns and quieter than 26%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Mineral Wells?
The median owner-occupied home in Mineral Wells is valued at $161,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,929, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,077 a month.
What is the weather like in Mineral Wells?
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 32.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Mineral Wells get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mineral Wells since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 28, 2026. 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)