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Living in Mineral Wells

There were 23 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Mineral Wells, a city in the United States, had a population of 15,244 in July 2026. 51.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Mineral Wells?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,077 per month, while the median home value was US$161,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 59%, and the vacancy rate was 10.7% in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Mineral Wells yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,077/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct10.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,073 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent946.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count409 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,090 people of 15,983 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$55,929 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Mineral Wells is 6.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Mineral Wells 6.5%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd55,929 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct71.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct89.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct4.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct6.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct8.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,325 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,636 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov17Official
Unemployment rate6.49 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Mineral Wells. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Mineral Wells. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct80.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct21.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents23 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,804 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Mineral Wells when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMineral Wells highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Mineral Wells highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York3,019Mineral Wells2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,019 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents147.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count34 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute27.5 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportMWL3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Mineral Wells. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Mineral Wells.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Mineral Wells average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND36°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Mineral Wells average monthly precipitation, mm03060901204056766710290546368836148JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.44 · Feb 16.78 · Mar 21.39 · Apr 25.44 · May 29.17 · Jun 33.17 · Jul 35.61 · Aug 35.56 · Sep 31.39 · Oct 25.94 · Nov 19.61 · Dec 14.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093985 (MINERAL WELLS AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.444 · Feb 2.89 · Mar 7.22 · Apr 11.11 · May 16.11 · Jun 20.11 · Jul 21.89 · Aug 21.67 · Sep 17.94 · Oct 11.83 · Nov 5.94 · Dec 1.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093985 (MINERAL WELLS AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 7.44 · Feb 9.83 · Mar 14.28 · Apr 18.28 · May 22.67 · Jun 26.61 · Jul 28.78 · Aug 28.61 · Sep 24.67 · Oct 18.89 · Nov 12.78 · Dec 8.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 40.39 · Feb 55.63 · Mar 75.69 · Apr 66.8 · May 101.6 · Jun 90.17 · Jul 54.1 · Aug 63.25 · Sep 67.56 · Oct 83.31 · Nov 61.21 · Dec 48.01 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093985 (MINERAL WELLS AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M344.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.94 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm731.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul31.34 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan10.1 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Sikeston15,983 residentsWestbury15,981 residentsStorrs15,979 residentsCherryland15,976 residentsHartford16,005 residentsFort Leonard Wood15,959 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Mineral Wells residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.2%Foreign residents 6.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.36 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,090 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population167,246 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density302.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population15,983 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population15,911 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Mineral Wells a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–64%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 56–76%
Student53%strong on cost, weak on work · range 42–64%
Family52%strong on family, weak on cost · range 42–62%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–59%
Foreign residents1,090 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population15,983 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.09 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent946.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,073 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,325 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd161,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes58.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour56.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad7.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct5.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct66.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct23.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct11.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct93.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202253,720 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202215 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus6,252 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct5.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct83.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Mineral Wells?

The median gross salary is 3,636 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Mineral Wells?

The unemployment rate is 6.49 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Mineral Wells?

Police recorded 3,019 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Mineral Wells?

The published population is 15,983 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Mineral Wells?

1,090 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Mineral Wells a good place to live?

Mineral Wells may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093985 (MINERAL WELLS AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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