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Whitewright’s story
148 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1891.
- 1878Whitewright is settled
WhitewrightTX
A town of 1,749, settled in 1878. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Population
1,749
2025 Census estimate · +1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$351K
−3.4% in a year
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
39.7
years
Jobs based here
400
A commuter town
Is Whitewright a good place to live?
Whitewright’s best subject grade is an A− for schools; its weakest is a D for walkability. On walkability, just 79 of Texas’ 999 towns do worse. Whitewright’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, above both the Texas town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Whitewright has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Whitewright stand out
Where Whitewright beats most towns.
WHITEWRIGHT ISD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewright El | PK–5 | 389 |
| Whitewright Middle | 6–8 | 190 |
| Whitewright H S | 9–12 | 222 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Whitewright1.7
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
51% less violent crime than TX
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Whitewright for work
Where Whitewright’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
400jobs based in Whitewright
4%of working residents work in town
33 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Whitewright grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Whitewright is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.8 of 20; 6.6% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Jobs & income$58K median household incomeC−Open →SafetyA−Open →HealthTMC- Bonham Hospital 13.9 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsDOpen →History3 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life4.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 94° summer afternoons, 1″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.7; 18% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Whitewright: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Whitewright, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Whitewright water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Whitewright’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGrayson County Early Voting ClerkGrayson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7549175491 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Whitewright.
SchoolsA−
Whitewright’s schools rank ahead of 82% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Whitewright ISD. Its three schools are below.
82%of TX districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewright ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 389 | B+ |
| Whitewright H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 222 | A− |
| Whitewright MiddleTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 190 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Whitewright
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyA−
Whitewright stands out in Texas and nationally, with property crime lower than most
At 1.7 per 1,000 residents, Whitewright’s property crime rate is below both Texas’ towns (10.7) and U.S. towns (9.9). Whitewright reports less crime per resident than 75% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
75%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Whitewright | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.7 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Whitewright1.7
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Whitewright1.7
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
75th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Most of Whitewright’s workers commute out: the town has 0.5 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Whitewright for work: only 4% work in town. 17% of Whitewright residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Whitewright grew to 400 in 2023, 248 more than in 2013.
4%work in town
| Whitewright | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $58,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Whitewright4%
Sherman15%
McKinney7%
Plano6%
Dallas6%
33 mi
median commute distance
400
jobs based in Whitewright
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 6% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
On CDC estimates, Whitewright is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Whitewright beats the Texas average on 10 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 11% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Whitewright.
69%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Whitewright | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 24% | 19% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 20% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
10 better19 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Whitewright | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.5% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.8% | 19.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.3% | 6.1% |
TMC- Bonham Hospital
13.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Whitewright has mild winters and hot summers
Whitewright has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Whitewright is 93°F.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–55°
Spring53–73°
Summer72–92°
Fall54–76°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B−
Homes in Whitewright are worth about $351K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Whitewright home is worth about $351,000, down 3.4% in a year, 18% above the Texas typical home. Whitewright’s median rent is $743 a month.
$351KZillow home value
| Whitewright | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $743 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Whitewright$351K
Texas$296K
−3.4%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,172 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Whitewright Nature Park | — | 8 |
| 2. Children's Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Whitewright
20pages on Whitewright
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 82% of TX districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA−1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than TX on 10 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$351K typical home · down 3.4% in a yearWork & commuteC−$58K median household income · 400 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Whitewright
About 5 of every 100 Whitewright residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
Famous people from Whitewright
3 notable people were born in Whitewright.
Questions about Whitewright
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Whitewright, TX a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Is Whitewright, TX expensive?
That is 4.9 years of the area's median household income ($72,182 across the Sherman-Denison, TX metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Whitewright, TX known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Guy Wilkerson and Marcelle Lively Hamer.