The Town FilesWeatherford, Texas
City in Parker County · population 30,854 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $312,100
- Household income
- $81,516
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 38.0
Weatherford is a city of 30,854 people in Parker County, Texas. The median home is worth $312,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 85% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Texas towns.
How Weatherford 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 Weatherford is worth $312,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $81,516, which is more affordable than 20% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,527 a month. 61.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Weatherford | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $312,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,527 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $81,516 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 61.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Weatherford
| People | Weatherford | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Weatherford
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weatherford since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 25, 1990 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 183 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 2, 1980.
Severe weather in Parker County since 1996
Parker County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 |
| June 11, 2016 | Flood | DR-4272: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Parker County
Parker County had 41,507 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,835 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Weatherford itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Weatherford
16 public schools with 10,409 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEATHERFORD H S | 9-12 | 2,487 | 14.8 |
| HALL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 989 | 16.0 |
| TISON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 901 | 14.8 |
| IKARD EL | PK-5 | 612 | 14.2 |
| CURTIS EL | PK-5 | 610 | 15.3 |
| WRIGHT EL | PK-5 | 545 | 13.0 |
| SEGUIN EL | PK-5 | 541 | 11.8 |
| MARTIN EL | PK-5 | 532 | 13.6 |
| AUSTIN EL | K-5 | 527 | 14.2 |
| PEASTER EL | PK-3 | 523 | 14.1 |
| PEASTER H S | 9-12 | 511 | 12.8 |
| CROCKETT EL | PK-5 | 459 | 12.8 |
Towns near Weatherford
- Willow Park, TX6.7 mi · 4,936 people · home $374,200
- Annetta, TX6.7 mi · 3,041 people · home $482,700
- Aledo, TX10.0 mi · 4,858 people · home $465,100
- Springtown, TX15.6 mi · 3,064 people · home $261,300
- Azle, TX16.3 mi · 13,369 people · home $287,100
- Reno, TX17.7 mi · 2,878 people · home $362,400
- White Settlement, TX17.7 mi · 18,269 people · home $187,100
- Benbrook, TX18.4 mi · 24,520 people · home $296,400
Weatherford questions
Is Weatherford, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Weatherford scores better for retirees than 51% of Texas towns and quieter than 33%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Weatherford?
The median owner-occupied home in Weatherford is valued at $312,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,516, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,527 a month.
What is the weather like in Weatherford?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Weatherford get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weatherford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 25, 1990. 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)