State rank#36 of 254
Smallest county129,996 residentsHarris County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 48485
Wichita County, Texas
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population129,996
Household income$63,524
Unemployment3.8%
Life expectancy73 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Wichita County has 129,996 residents and ranks #36 by population among Texas county equivalents. Median household income is $63,524. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Texas
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Wichita County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Wichita County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $153,700 median home value and $1,006/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $63,524, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Wichita County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, primary care access, and uninsured. College attainment is 25.1% and life expectancy is 73 years.
Potential advantages
- Mental health access: 1 per 452 residents, rank #19 of 221 available Texas counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,204 residents, rank #38 of 231 available Texas counties.
- Uninsured: 16.8%, rank #61 of 254 available Texas counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Life expectancy: 73 years, rank #160 of 236; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,006/mo, rank #147 of 249; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $63,524, rank #135 of 254; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Texas
Rank and range use only counties in Texas with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$63,524
$63,524; below the state county median of $65,035.
State rank #135 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$153,700
$153,700; below the state county median of $169,250.
State rank #103 of 250 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,006/mo
$1,006/mo; above the state county median of $957/mo.
State rank #147 of 249 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.8%
3.8%; below the state county median of 4%.
State rank #102 of 254 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.1%
25.1%; above the state county median of 20.6%.
State rank #72 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
73 years
73 years; below the state county median of 73.9 years.
State rank #160 of 236 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
20.6%
20.6%; below the state county median of 22.8%.
State rank #66 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
16.8%
16.8%; below the state county median of 19.6%.
State rank #61 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,204 residents
1 per 1,204 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,458 residents.
State rank #38 of 231 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 452 residents
1 per 452 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,604 residents.
State rank #19 of 221 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Wichita County FAQ
Is Wichita County a good place to live?
Wichita County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, primary care access, and uninsured. College attainment is 25.1% and life expectancy is 73 years.
What should I know before moving to Wichita County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $153,700 median home value and $1,006/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $63,524, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Wichita County?
Wichita County has 129,996 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Wichita County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 48485; the parent state FIPS is 48.
What is the median household income in Wichita County?
The ACS median household income is $63,524.
How much does housing cost in Wichita County?
Housing benchmarks are $153,700 median home value and $1,006/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $63,524, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Wichita County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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