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Wortham, TX
Town in Freestone County, Texas.
Population
1,160
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
584
ZIP codes
0
Wortham and its ZIP codes
Wortham at a glance
- Wortham is about 5.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,316 a year, 41% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,000 (55% below Texas) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Wortham, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wortham, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,316
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$129,000
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (298), Irish Americans (142), Mexican Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Freestone County. PPP loans are for Wortham.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,825
5,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$138M
FY 2026, $7,104 per person
How people get to work
Wortham, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wortham, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
28
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 36°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wortham, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Wortham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TehuacanaTown | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| RichlandTown | 6.4 mi | 2.4 |
| KirvinTown | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| MexiaCity | 8.3 mi | 7.2 |
| StreetmanTown | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| CoolidgeTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| AngusCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| NavarroTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MustangTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| TeagueCity | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| DawsonTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Oak ValleyTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| FairfieldCity | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| EurekaCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| RetreatTown | 18 mi | 5 |
| MildredTown | 19 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wortham, TX in?
- Wortham is in Freestone County, Texas.
- What is the population of Wortham, TX?
- About 1,160 people live in Wortham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wortham?
- Nearby places include Tehuacana (5.9 mi), Richland (6.4 mi), Kirvin (8 mi), Mexia (8.3 mi), Streetman (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023