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Population in 2022: 862 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.2%
 
Males: 454  (52.7%)
Females: 408  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

33.7 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79789.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $110,271 (it was $38,068 in 2000)
Wink:

$110,271
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,852 (it was $15,888 in 2000)

Wink city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $130,179 (it was $29,100 in 2000)
Wink:

$130,179
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $134,252; detached houses: $145,812; mobile homes: $40,321

Median gross rent in 2022: $188.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wink: 76.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.0%

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  • Races in Wink, TX (2022)
    • 68468.1%White alone
    • 24624.5%Hispanic
    • 464.6%Asian alone
    • 70.7%Two or more races
    • 40.4%Black alone

Races in Wink detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Wink, Texas as of May 06, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wink is 147 to 1.


Crime rates in Wink by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(93.8)		1
(100.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(118.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(106.4)		1
(104.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(94.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(97.8)		2
(237.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		1
(110.3)		3
(319.1)		4
(416.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(102.0)		4
(390.6)		5
(471.7)		1
(92.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(301.5)		2
(192.5)		5
(489.2)		3
(355.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		5
(551.3)		6
(638.3)		9
(937.5)		2
(207.9)		2
(204.1)		5
(488.3)		8
(754.7)		8
(736.0)		2
(187.6)		9
(904.5)		3
(288.7)		1
(97.8)		4
(473.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		2
(220.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(195.3)		1
(94.3)		1
(92.0)		1
(93.8)		1
(100.5)		1
(96.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(97.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index47.469.187.58.315.362.589.643.290.1145.732.757.7186.0

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Crime rate in Wink detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.96
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (22.3%), American (6.9%), English (3.1%), Dutch (1.8%), Italian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2794 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 759 people per square mile   (low).

Wink, Texas map

61 residents are foreign born (4.4% Asia, 1.6% Latin America).

This city:

6.1%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Wink city:

1.4% ($415)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Odessa, TX (47.1 miles , pop. 90,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (192.2 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (319.0 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Kermit, TX (2.8 miles ),
Pyote, TX (3.9 miles),
Wickett, TX (3.9 miles ),
Thorntonville, TX (4.3 miles ),
Monahans, TX (4.3 miles ),
Barstow, TX (5.0 miles ),
Jal, NM (5.0 miles ),
Mentone, TX (5.2 miles)

Latitude: 31.75 N, Longitude: 103.16 W

Area code: 432

Distribution of median household income in Wink, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wink, TX in 2022
Wink satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $144,300
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $144,300
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $144,300
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $144,300
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $144,300
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $144,300
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $144,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Wink, TX residents
Average permit cost in Wink, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Wink, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (23.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (12.0%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Utilities (5.9%)
  • Construction (4.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (22.4%)
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Utilities (12.6%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (32.2%)
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Wink, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Top executives (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (20.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)

Average climate in Wink, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Wink-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 52% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1977, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the Wink city center injured 18 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1955, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 6.9 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wink-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 297% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 102.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.3 miles away from Wink center
On 3/26/2020 at 15:16:27, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 5.9 mi) earthquake occurred 52.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 165.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/2010 at 00:03:55, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 91.9 miles away from Wink center
On 2/18/2020 at 13:28:06, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 51.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Winkler County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Fires: 2, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wink topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wink:

  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; KERMIT, TX)
  • WINKLER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; KERMIT, TX)
  • KERMIT HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; KERMIT, TX)

Airports located in Wink:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wink:

  • Odessa College (about 47 miles; Odessa, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,107)
  • The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (about 50 miles; Odessa, TX; FT enrollment: 2,982)
  • Midland College (about 65 miles; Midland, TX; FT enrollment: 3,650)
  • Sul Ross State University (about 101 miles; Alpine, TX; FT enrollment: 2,101)
  • Howard College (about 106 miles; Big Spring, TX; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • South Plains College (about 135 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (about 135 miles; Roswell, NM; FT enrollment: 2,212)

Public high school in Wink:

  • WINK H S (Location: 200 N ROSEY DODD, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Wink:

  • WINK EL (Students: 183, Location: 200 N ROSEY DODD, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Wink

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Wink, Texas is the birthplace of singer Roy Orbison added by Anna

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Wink: Wink Volunteer Fire Department (A), Wink Emergency Medical Technicians and First Responders (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Wink include: Winkler County Park (1), Wildcat Stadium (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Winkler County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.9%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Wink (2011 data):

  • Southwest Bank: Winkler Branch at Henderson Blvd., branch established on 1999/01/29. Info updated 2008/03/11: Bank assets: $221.1 mil, Deposits: $202.2 mil, headquarters in Odessa, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Wink:

Marital status in Wink, TX
  • Never married: 17.3%
  • Now married: 62.7%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 16.3%

For population 25 years and over in Wink:

  • High school or higher: 95.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Wink
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wink, TX (based on Winkler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,03716
Catholic1,8751
Mainline Protestant3214
Other1-
None1,876-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

4.61 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

9.22 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

6.15 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.7%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.4%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Winkler County:

14.6%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Wink:

48.0%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.9%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Wink:

29.2
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.8%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Wink:

11.4%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Wink:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Wink:

37.8%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
This city:

53.7%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.7%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wink, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 5$21,445$51,4680$0
Financial Administration 2$8,361$50,1660$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$13,020$78,1202$1,107
Judicial and Legal 1$3,069$36,8281$500
Totals for Government 10$45,895$55,0743$1,607

Wink government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $188,000 ($218.10)
    General - Other: $64,000 ($74.25)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($3.48)
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $647,000 ($750.58)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $531,000 ($616.01)
    Corrections - Other: $434,000 ($503.48)
    Police Protection: $389,000 ($451.28)
    General - Other: $285,000 ($330.63)
    Regular Highways: $281,000 ($325.99)
    Financial Administration: $113,000 ($131.09)
    General Public Buildings: $60,000 ($69.61)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,000 ($32.48)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($31.32)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $22,000 ($25.52)
    Public Welfare - Other: $19,000 ($22.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($9.28)
    Natural Resources - Other: $8,000 ($9.28)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($42.92)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $42,000 ($48.72)
    Corrections - Other: $16,000 ($18.56)
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000 ($8.12)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($3.48)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($1.16)

Wink government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $333,000 ($386.31)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($9.28)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($24.36)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($44.08)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $115,000 ($133.41)
    Fines and Forfeits: $51,000 ($59.16)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($11.60)
    Rents: $3,000 ($3.48)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($1.16)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $131,000 ($151.97)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($23.20)
    Highways: $4,000 ($4.64)
  • Tax - Property: $1,983,000 ($2300.46)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $632,000 ($733.18)
    Motor Vehicle License: $125,000 ($145.01)
    Other Selective Sales: $76,000 ($88.17)
    Amusements Sales: $3,000 ($3.48)

Wink government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,012,000 ($1174.01)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $883,000 ($1024.36)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($149.65)

Wink government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($52.20)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,962,000 ($2276.10)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($70.77)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wink:

  • KERB (600 AM; 1 kW; KERMIT, TX; Owner: LA RADIO CRISTIANA NETWORK, INC.)
  • KLBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; MONAHANS, TX; Owner: SANDSHILLS COMMUNICATION, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KYKK (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HUMBLE CITY, NM; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KIUN (1400 AM; 1 kW; PECOS, TX; Owner: PECOS RADIO CO,INC)
  • KHOB (1390 AM; 5 kW; HOBBS, NM; Owner: AMERICAN ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wink:

  • KERB-FM (106.3 FM; KERMIT, TX; Owner: LA RADIO CRISTIANA NETWORK, INC.)
  • KFZX (102.1 FM; GARDENDALE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMRK-FM (96.1 FM; ODESSA, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPTX (98.3 FM; PECOS, TX; Owner: PARADAY, INC.)
  • KHKX (99.1 FM; ODESSA, TX; Owner: ENCORE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Wink:

  • KWES-TV (Channel 9; ODESSA, TX; Owner: MIDESSA TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • KOSA-TV (Channel 7; ODESSA, TX; Owner: ICA BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
  • KUPB (Channel 18; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KPDN-LP (Channel 27; MONAHANS, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN B/CTING, INC.)
  • K64EC (Channel 64; PECOS, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN B/CASTING, INC.)

Wink fatal accident list:

Nov 29, 2018 09:00 PM, Sr-115/Hendricks Blvd, Fm 1232, Lat: 31.751311, Lon: -103.160133, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 26, 1984 03:37 PM, Fm1232, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Wink)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 12 Mi Nw (Lat: 31.855139 Lon: -103.311278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 82 m, Overall height: 85 m, Call Sign: KLN401,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.3000 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2002, Expiration Date: 01/14/2013, Cancellation Date: 07/11/2012, Certifier: Christopher Kinney, Registrant: Kinder Morgan, Inc., 370 Van Gordon St, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 763-3229, Email:

  • Mobil Halley Pump Sta 4 Mi E (Lat: 31.753194 Lon: -103.068500), Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPDK932, Licensee ID: L00009426,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.425 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2003, Expiration Date: 10/13/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2004, Registrant: Shell Communications Inc, Houston, TX 77225-0329, Phone: (915) 686-5295

  • .8 Km Nw (Lat: 31.757917 Lon: -103.163778), Type: Pole, Structure height: 20 m, Call Sign: KKL380,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.3000 MHz, Grant Date: 01/01/2002, Expiration Date: 03/20/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/19/2011, Certifier: Kristi Sutherland Cheema, Registrant: Texas New Mexico Power Company, Fort Worth, TX 76113, Fax: (817) 737-1392

  • WINK-LOVING HS / JR, Lat: 31.756444 Lon: -103.153139, Call Sign: WQXA547,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2016, Expiration Date: 01/13/2026, Certifier: Eddie R Boggess, Registrant: Innovation Wireless, 11869 Teale Street, Culver City, CA 90230, Phone: (888) 559-5565, Fax: (310) 482-3480, Email:

  • Lat: 31.804111 Lon: -103.237639, Call Sign: WRAR414,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.487 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2018, Expiration Date: 02/06/2028, Certifier: David Woodruff, Registrant: Radio Shop Cellular, Inc, Seminole, OK 74818, Phone: (405) 382-0741, Fax: (405) 382-0778, Email:

  • 3137 W Fm 1232 (Lat: 31.772417 Lon: -103.112333), Type: Pole, Structure height: 15.2 m, Overall height: 19.8 m, Call Sign: WRCF740,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.277 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2018, Expiration Date: 09/19/2028, Certifier: Michele Howard, Registrant: Cdl-Electric Co., Inc, 1308 N Walnut St., Pittsburgh, KS 66762, Phone: (620) 231-6420, Fax: (620) 231-6421, Email:

  • 200 Rosey Dodd Ave (Lat: 31.754528 Lon: -103.152111), Call Sign: WRVU847,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.662 MHz, 456.662 MHz, 452.537 MHz, Grant Date: 01/09/2023, Expiration Date: 01/09/2033, Certifier: Kyle Sanford, Registrant: South Plains Communications, 5811 34th, Lubbock, TX 79407, Phone: (806) 795-5823, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KG5HNX, Licensee ID: L01944894, Grant Date: 05/18/2015, Expiration Date: 05/18/2025, Cancellation Date: 06/23/2015, Certifier: Aaron B Carman, Registrant: Aaron B Carman, 200 Ashby Avenue, Wink, TX 79789

  • Call Sign: KG5ICY, Previous Call Sign: KG5HNX, Licensee ID: L01944894, Grant Date: 05/18/2015, Expiration Date: 05/18/2025, Cancellation Date: 09/29/2015, Certifier: Aaron B Carman, Registrant: Aaron B Carman, 200 Ashby Avenue, Wink, TX 79789

  • Call Sign: W5AXE, Previous Call Sign: KG5ICY, Licensee ID: L01944894, Grant Date: 09/29/2015, Expiration Date: 09/29/2025, Certifier: Aaron B Carman, Registrant: Aaron B Carman, Wink, TX 79789-0904

  • Call Sign: KG5KUZ, Licensee ID: L01990910, Grant Date: 12/17/2015, Expiration Date: 12/17/2025, Cancellation Date: 01/05/2016, Certifier: Cary D Hannsz, Registrant: Wink Amateur Radio Project For Wink Schools, Wink, TX 79789

  • Call Sign: W1INK, Previous Call Sign: KG5KUZ, Licensee ID: L01990910, Grant Date: 01/05/2016, Expiration Date: 01/05/2026, Certifier: Cary D Hannsz, Registrant: Wink Amateur Radio Project For Wink Schools, Wink, TX 79789


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY B300 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 19, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-60A (1050 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 361MM, N361MM, N-361MM, Serial Number: FL-361, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 05/11/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 04/14/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Jarrett Holdings LLC, Po Box 160, Wink, TX 79789
  • Aircraft: MAULE MXT-7-180A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4278Z, N4278Z, N-4278Z, Serial Number: 21072C, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 02/14/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Jarrett Holdings LLC, Po Box 160, Wink, TX 79789
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T182T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TIO-540-AK1A (235 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6058P, N6058P, N-6058P, Serial Number: T18208617, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 08/16/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 12/26/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Charles M Wolf, Po Box 251, Wink, TX 79789
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7416X, N7416X, N-7416X, Serial Number: 17247916, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 10/31/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 01/14/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Charles Mc Wolf, Po Box 251, Wink, TX 79789

2002 - 2012 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2012 the average number of fire incidents per year is 18. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 48 took place in 2008, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Wink, TX When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (82.2%), and Structure Fires (7.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Wink, TX
    • 16682.2%Outside Fires
    • 167.9%Structure Fires
    • 146.9%Other
    • 63.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Wink, TX
Most common first names in Wink, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2074.2 years
Robert761.1 years
Mary682.5 years
Charles576.2 years
Arthur486.0 years
Doris467.2 years
William478.5 years
Betty365.7 years
Chester366.7 years
Jessie372.7 years
Most common last names in Wink, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Adams771.1 years
Dodd768.6 years
Jones779.1 years
Brown676.8 years
Davis574.4 years
Smith577.6 years
Fitzgerald467.2 years
Wilson476.8 years
Gray481.5 years
Taylor479.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wink, TX
  • 53.9%Electricity
  • 41.9%Utility gas
  • 3.2%Solar energy
  • 0.7%Wood
  • 0.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wink, TX
  • 94.4%Utility gas
  • 5.6%Electricity


Wink compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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