Wichita Falls Named One of the Best Cities to Raise a Family in Texas
If you're a parent in Wichita Falls, apparently you made the right choice of where to raise your kid.
Check Out the Top Ten Cities in Texas to Raise a Family
Be prepared for someone to say we're making these stats up, but you can check them out for yourself from The Hibbs Family Index. They took a look at 18 factors for determining the best city to raise a family in Texas.
Health and Safety (30%)
• Primary Care Physicians (10%)
• Registered Nurses (10%)
• Uninsured Children (5%)
• Crime Rates (5%)
Economic Performance (25%)
• Unemployment Rate (10%)
• Basic Needs Affordability Ratio (5%)
• Per Capita Income (5%)
• Housing Affordability Index (5%)
Quality Education (20%)
• Highschool Diploma Rates (10%)
• Bachelor’s Degree Rates (5%)
• School Enrollment Rates (2%)
• Student Per Teacher Ratio (3%)
Amenities and Recreation (15%)
• Food and Grocery Stores (5%)
• Recreation and Entertainment Places (5%)
• Restaurants, Bars and Clubs (5%)
Social Environment (10%)
• Children in Poverty (5%)
• Income Inequality (3%)
• Children in Single-Parent Households (2%)
What Did Wichita Falls Rank the Best In?
According to the survey, Wichita Falls has the best housing affordability in Texas and also a low unemployment rate which helped us get such a high score in top of Texas. Check out the official top ten below.
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