Living in Wood County, Texas

Wood County is a county in Texas with a population of around 43,356. The main communities are Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,708/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $281K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 60°F) and very hot summers (highs around 92°F). Natural hazard risks include tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Wood County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 48 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.