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Freestone County

Population in 2011: 1,074. Population change since 2000: -0.7%
 

Males: 505  (47.1%)
Females: 569  (52.9%)

Median resident age:  37.2 years
Texas median age:  40.8 years

Zip codes: 76693.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $28,043 (it was $23,988 in 2000)
Wortham:

$28,043
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,698

Wortham town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $67,079 (it was $36,000 in 2000)
Wortham:

$67,079
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $69,897; Detached houses: $74,863; Mobile homes: $30,809

Median gross rent in 2009: $400.

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  • White alone - 782 (72.9%)
  • Black alone - 195 (18.2%)
  • Hispanic - 82 (7.6%)
  • Two or more races - 13 (1.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.09%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Wortham: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (18.1%), English (10.9%), Irish (9.1%), German (7.1%), Scotch-Irish (2.7%), French (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.98 square miles.

Population density: 542 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Wortham:

  • High school or higher: 76.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wortham town:

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 56.5%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

27 residents are foreign born (2.5% Latin America).

This town:  2.5%
Texas:  13.9%



According to our research of Texas and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Wortham, Texas as of May 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Wortham to the number of sex offenders is 221 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $593 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,088 (1.6%)
Wortham satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waco, TX (44.0 miles , pop. 113,726).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Dallas, TX (72.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Tehuacana, TX (2.4 miles ), Mexia, TX (2.7 miles ), Kirvin, TX (2.8 miles) , Richland, TX (3.1 miles ), Streetman, TX (3.2 miles ), Coolidge, TX (3.4 miles ), Angus, TX (3.7 miles ), Teague, TX (3.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $51,100
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $71,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $42,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $400,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 31.79 N, Longitude: 96.46 W

Area code: 254

Wortham household income distribution Wortham home values distribution


 

Crime in Wortham by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0210001022
per 100,000 0.0179.490.70.00.00.092.70.0180.8182.5
Robberies 0100010210
per 100,000 0.089.70.00.00.092.90.0183.590.40.0
Assaults 3122241673
per 100,000 265.589.7181.5182.0178.6371.792.7550.5632.9273.7
Burglaries 12620843451013
per 100,000 1061.9538.11814.9727.9357.1278.8370.7458.7904.21186.1
Thefts 2952610521125
per 100,000 177.0807.2453.7182.0535.7929.4463.41926.61085.0456.2
Auto thefts 1121013601
per 100,000 88.589.7181.591.00.092.9278.0550.50.091.2
Arson 0001000400
per 100,000 0.00.00.091.00.00.00.0367.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 147.4276.3279.6106.185.5173.2165.9331.4421.6322.0

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 3 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.74
Texas average:

2.17

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.7%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +63 (+6.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (30%)
  • Retail trade (22%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (10%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Educational services (37%)
  • Health care and social assistance (30%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Wortham-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 164% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the Wortham town center killed 114 people and injured 597 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/10/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.3 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 77 people.

Earthquake activity:

Wortham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Freestone County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Fires: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Tornado: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Leonard Davis - 2005 NFL player (Arizona Cardinals, born: Sep 5, 1978), Charlie Davis (defensive tackle) - Player of football.


Hospitals/medical centers near Wortham:

  • PARKVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; MEXIA, TX)
  • EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER - FAIRFIELD (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 20 miles away; FAIRFIELD, TX)
  • NAVARRO REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; CORSICANA, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Wortham, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wortham:

  • Navarro College (about 20 miles; Corsicana, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,283)
  • Texas State Technical College Waco (about 39 miles; Waco, TX; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Baylor University (about 43 miles; Waco, TX; FT enrollment: 13,993)
  • McLennan Community College (about 45 miles; Waco, TX; FT enrollment: 4,343)
  • Trinity Valley Community College (about 46 miles; Athens, TX; FT enrollment: 2,707)
  • Mountain View College (about 70 miles; Dallas, TX; FT enrollment: 2,181)
  • Dallas Baptist University (about 70 miles; Dallas, TX; FT enrollment: 2,798)

Public high school in Wortham:

Public elementary/middle schools in Wortham:

  • WORTHAM Elementary (Students: 231; Location: 200 S 5TH ST; Grades: EE-5; Our rating: 62)
  • WORTHAM MIDDLE (Students: 97; Location: 200 S 5TH ST; Grades: 6-8; Our rating: 40)
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Notable location: Wortham Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Long Bottom Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Freestone County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 37.0%
(26.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 67.4% for Black residents, 18.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 57.5% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Texas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  59.3%
Whole state:  70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.3%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wortham, TX


34 people in nursing homes

Wortham compared to Texas state average:

Wortham, Texas environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Wortham (2011 data):

  • Farmers State Bank: Wortham Branch at Main And 2nd Streets (Southeast), branch established on 1903/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $126.7 mil, Deposits: $114.4 mil, headquarters in Groesbeck, TX, positive income, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Groesbeck Bancshares, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Wortham travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (71%)
  • Electricity (23%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Freestone County Texas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Freestone County Texas:
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Religion statistics for Wortham (based on Freestone County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.54%
Here56.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchOther
Adherents37.8%28.1%17.4%7.4%9.4%
Congregations15.6%22.2%28.9%4.4%28.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Freestone County:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

10.15 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Freestone County:

3.21 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

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

10.1%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.7%
Texas:

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

13.9%
State:

15.7%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,064$36,7680$0
Judicial and Legal 1$2,110$25,3201$527
Police Protection - Officers 3$8,668$34,6720$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$1,829
Sewerage 1$3,292$39,5040$0
Water Supply 1$3,077$36,9240$0
Totals for Government 7$20,211$34,6473$2,356


8.58% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,560 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.58%
Texas average:

8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Limestone County, TX  1.10% ($30,500 average AGI)
from Dallas County, TX  0.60% ($50,343)
from Leon County, TX  0.53% ($35,935)


8.37% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,955 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.37%
Texas average:

7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Limestone County, TX  1.24% ($41,861 average AGI)
to Navarro County, TX  0.59% ($38,206)
to Dallas County, TX  0.54% ($33,742)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wortham:

  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KBBW (1010 AM; 10 kW; WACO-MARLIN, TX; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRQX (1590 AM; 1 kW; MEXIA, TX; Owner: MJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KRZI (1580 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wortham:

  • KDOS (107.9 FM; ROBINSON, TX; Owner: KICI-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KYCX-FM (104.9 FM; MEXIA, TX; Owner: MJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRBV (100.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF FORT WORTH)
  • KLTY (94.9 FM; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, LLC)
  • KRVF (106.9 FM; KERENS, TX; Owner: FIRST BROADCASTING INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC)
  • KNES (99.1 FM; FAIRFIELD, TX; Owner: J & J COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wortham:

  • KNAV-LP (Channel 30; CORSICANA, TX; Owner: NAVARRO COLLEGE)
  • KCEN-TV (Channel 6; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)
  • KSEX-LP (Channel 57; DALLAS, TX; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)

Wortham fatal accident list:

Nov 24, 2008 04:50 AM, Sr-14, Lat: 31.802533, Lon: -96.459447, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3
Jun 26, 1992 87:99 PM, Oldcitylak, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 13, 1990 07:53 AM, Wmain, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 8, 1984 01:40 PM, Brazos, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Wortham)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Wortham, Lat: 31.917889 Lon: -96.332583, Call Sign: WPYS702
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.281 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/16/2003, Expiration Date: 10/16/2013, Certifier: David Poole
    Registrant: Hcl / Efh, 1601 Bryan Street - 26th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201, Phone: (214) 812-5230, Email:
  • Wortham WT, Int. Of N. 2nd St & W. San Marcos St (Lat: 31.791528 Lon: -96.461389), Type: Tank, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WQHX212
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/27/2007, Expiration Date: 11/27/2017, Certifier: Don Anderson
    Registrant: Huffman Communications & Eng., 2829 W. 7th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75151-1753, Phone: (903) 872-8306, Fax: (903) 872-6032, Email:
  • STATION, On Fm Hwy 27 3.6 Mi E Of (Lat: 31.782083 Lon: -96.400250), Overall height: 100.6 m, Call Sign: WHC742
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.650 MHz, 6805.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/15/1998, Expiration Date: 10/15/2008, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2004
    Registrant: Phone: (202) 434-4130

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB5DJY, Licensee ID: L01260132
    Grant Date: 03/22/2007, Expiration Date: 05/12/2017, Certifier: Wanda M Allen
    Registrant: Wanda M Allen, 16430 Sw County Rd 2230, Wortham, TX 76693
  • Call Sign: KB5FKH
    Grant Date: 02/16/1988, Expiration Date: 02/16/1998, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2000
    Registrant: Rudy R Miller, Rt 1 Box 107, Wortham, TX 76693
  • Call Sign: KC5PKU, Licensee ID: L00925363
    Grant Date: 06/10/1998, Expiration Date: 06/22/2005, Cancellation Date: 06/23/2007
    Registrant: Larah D Ward, 341 Fcr 995, Wortham, TX 76693
  • Call Sign: N5LCH, Previous Call Sign: KB5CMZ, Licensee ID: L00169202
    Grant Date: 09/09/2009, Expiration Date: 11/04/2019, Certifier: Kenneth E Allen
    Registrant: Kenneth E Allen, Wortham, TX 76693
  • Call Sign: KE5DFY, Licensee ID: L00947493
    Grant Date: 12/02/2004, Expiration Date: 12/02/2014, Certifier: Daniel L Harrington
    Registrant: Daniel L Harrington, 308 West San Marcos Street, Wortham, TX 76693

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5554R , Serial Number: 17253142, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 06/09/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Rickey S Ridge, Po Box 475, Wortham, TX 76693


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 26

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Wortham, TX

Most common first names in Wortham, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2673.1 years
William2479.2 years
John2478.4 years
Mary2278.5 years
Willie1178.0 years
Robert1072.9 years
George980.2 years
Annie983.3 years
Henry976.6 years
Thomas875.2 years
Most common last names in Wortham, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bounds2679.9 years
Calame1575.2 years
Miller1178.0 years
Jones1181.0 years
Smith1178.8 years
Brown1077.5 years
Jackson1073.0 years
Davis980.1 years
Harris968.6 years
Carter977.7 years

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