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Winters, TX
City in Runnels County, Texas.
Population
2,405
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,020
ZIP codes
0
Winters and its ZIP codes
Winters at a glance
- Winters is about 8.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,590 a year, 38% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $55,100 (81% below Texas) and median rent is $600 a month.
Local data for Winters, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winters, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,590
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$55,100
Median rent
$600/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (830), German Americans (294), Irish Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Runnels County. PPP loans are for Winters.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,054
3,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,795
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.4M
FY 2026, $7,415 per person
How people get to work
Winters, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled17.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winters, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 27°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winters, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.7%
U.S. 11.1% +14.6 pts
Cities near Winters
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WingateCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| BallingerCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| LawnTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| TuscolaCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| NoviceCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| BronteTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| BlackwellCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Buffalo GapTown | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| MilesCity | 28 mi | 1.7 |
| ValeraCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winters, TX in?
- Winters is in Runnels County, Texas.
- What is the population of Winters, TX?
- About 2,405 people live in Winters, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winters?
- Nearby places include Wingate (10 mi), Ballinger (16 mi), Lawn (17 mi), Tuscola (20 mi), Novice (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023