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Windthorst, TX
Town in Archer County, Texas.
Population
537
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
214
ZIP codes
0
Windthorst and its ZIP codes
Windthorst at a glance
- Windthorst is 86% denser than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,179 a year, 17% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,300 (27% below Texas) and median rent is $1,031 a month.
Local data for Windthorst, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Windthorst, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,179
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$206,300
Median rent
$1,031/mo
Homeownership
88.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (216), German Americans (205), Irish Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Archer County. PPP loans are for Windthorst.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,105
1,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.8M
FY 2026, $8,626 per person
How people get to work
Windthorst, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.5%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Windthorst, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
661
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 31°F
32.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Windthorst, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.6%
U.S. 11.1% +8.5 pts
Cities near Windthorst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScotlandCity | 4.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Archer CityCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Lakeside CityTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| HenriettaCity | 21 mi | 5.1 |
| JollyCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| HollidayCity | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| LovingCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| Wichita FallsCity | 23 mi | 72.2 |
| OlneyCity | 24 mi | 2 |
| BellevueCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| DeanCity | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| Pleasant ValleyTown | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| BrysonCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
| JacksboroCity | 29 mi | 7.2 |
| MegargelTown | 30 mi | 0.6 |
| Iowa ParkCity | 30 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Windthorst, TX in?
- Windthorst is in Archer County, Texas.
- What is the population of Windthorst, TX?
- About 537 people live in Windthorst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Windthorst?
- Nearby places include Scotland (4.9 mi), Archer City (11 mi), Lakeside City (18 mi), Henrietta (21 mi), Jolly (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023