Town in Wichita County, part of the Wichita Falls metro

Living in Iowa Park, TX

A

36th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 95 of 100
2nd of 8 in the Wichita Falls area

Iowa Park earns a grade of A on our index, 36th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and getting around, and trails on education levels. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals and retirees.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Iowa Park isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthIowa Park
Where Iowa Park is in Texas.
Population
6,542+0.3% since 2020
Median rent
$93833% lower than Texas
Median home value
$132,80053% lower than Texas
Household income
$66,622Median
Average commute
17 minOne way
Violent crime
91Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Iowa Park

Iowa Park sits about 10 miles from downtown Wichita Falls, in the Wichita Falls metro. 6,542 people lived here in 2025, up 0.3% from 2020. It is spread out.

Local spots people know include Oscar Park, W.F. George Field Park and Foley Park.

The median age is 38.4, 30% of households have children, 85% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $66,622 a year (15% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Iowa Park

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 4 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 91 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 77% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $938, 33% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.0 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 17 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Iowa Park

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.

Who Iowa Park suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 77% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 95% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 15% lower than the Texas median, with 20 restaurants and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 89% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 10% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 77% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 94% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 91% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $938 is 33% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 77% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $938 is 33% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 60% for people on a budget.

Iowa Park report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Iowa Park with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $938, homes cost 2.0x income.

    60 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $66,622, 3.2% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A

    4 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    92 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B

    91 violent crimes per 100k, 319 property crimes per 100k.

    71 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    1 grocery store, 20 restaurants, 6 parks mapped in town.

    58 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 17 min, 3.3% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade C-

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    40 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C+

    10% of adults uninsured.

    55 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    78 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C+

    91% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs US towns

Where Iowa Park stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%22 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.0x45% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Average commute: 17 min35% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22%12 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $66,62215% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 58%6 points higher than Texas (52%)

Cost of living in Iowa Park

Iowa Park renters pay a median of $938 a month, 33% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $38,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 58% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $949 for a one-bedroom, $1,145 for a two-bedroom and $1,542 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $132,800, 53% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $727 before tax, or $906 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Iowa Park pays $2,153 a year, 49% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Iowa ParkStudio$8391 bedroom$9492 bedrooms$1,1453 bedrooms$1,5424 bedrooms$1,740
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Wichita Falls, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent33% lower than Texas$938$1,403$1,413
Median home value53% lower than Texas$132,800$283,800$332,700
Home value to income45% lower than Texas2.0x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Texas58%52%51%
Median property tax per year49% lower than Texas$2,153$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Texas85%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$906
Mortgage payment
$727
Property tax
$179
Median rent, for comparison
$938

Based on a $132,800 home in Iowa Park, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Iowa Park safe?

In 2025, Iowa Park Police Department reported 6 violent crimes and 21 property crimes. That works out to 91 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 77% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 319 property crimes per 100,000, 85% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 71% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Iowa Park by yearTexas9120212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
91
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
319
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Iowa Park by yearTexas31920212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Iowa Park Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Iowa Park

Iowa Park has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Iowa Park CISD.

Top-rated campuses include Iowa Park High School and W F George Middle. The average rating score across all campuses is 91 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
92
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
91
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AIowa Park High SchoolHigh, Iowa Park CISD94 of 100
  • AW F George MiddleMiddle, Iowa Park CISD90 of 100
  • BBradford ElementaryElementary, Iowa Park CISD89 of 100
  • BKidwell ElementaryElementary, Iowa Park CISD89 of 100

Daily life in Iowa Park

Everyday places mapped inside Iowa Park, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Oscar Park, W.F. George Field Park, Foley Park.

The average one-way commute is 17 minutes, 35% shorter than the Texas average. 3% of workers work from home. 4.1% walk, bike or take transit to work.

Downtown Wichita Falls is about 10 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Iowa Park work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $66,622, income per person is $35,111, unemployment is 3.2% and 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
5
Restaurants
20
Cafes
2
Bars
0
Parks
6
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income15% lower than Texas$66,622$78,476$80,734
Income per person14% lower than Texas$35,111$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas3.2%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Texas9.7%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Texas22%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher4 points higher than Texas89%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance10 points lower than Texas10%20%11%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas91%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute35% lower than Texas17 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Texas3.3%14%15%
Workers who work from home3.3%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk4.1%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Iowa Park

Under 1826%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6436%
65 and over18%

Median age 38.4 years. 30% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White90%
Hispanic or Latino6.7%
Black0%
Asian0.2%
Other or more than one race3.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Iowa Park

Iowa Park has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 30°F. There are about 105 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 28 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Iowa Park30°50°70°90°55J59F68M76A84M92J97J97A88S77O65N56DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Wichita Falls Muni Ap, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Iowa Park

Nearby, Burkburnett gets a B-, Wichita Falls gets a C and Holliday gets an A-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. B-BurkburnettSmall city, 11,059 people10 mi
  2. CWichita FallsCity, 102,581 people10 mi
  3. A-HollidayTown, 1,661 people10 mi
  4. A+Lakeside CityTown, 1,234 people12 mi
  5. C+ElectraTown, 2,351 people14 mi
  6. AArcher CityTown, 1,233 people26 mi

Iowa Park in the Wichita Falls area

How it ranks among 8 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Lakeside City1,234 people5 mito downtown
  2. 2AIowa Park6,578 people10 mito downtown
  3. 3AArcher City1,233 people22 mito downtown
  4. 4A-Holliday1,661 people11 mito downtown
  5. 5B+Henrietta3,167 people20 mito downtown

See all of the best suburbs of wichita falls

Living in Iowa Park: common questions

Is Iowa Park, TX a good place to live?

Iowa Park earns a grade of A on our index, 36th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and getting around, and trails on education levels. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals and retirees.

How much does it cost to live in Iowa Park?

Renters in Iowa Park pay a median of $938 a month, 33% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $132,800, 53% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $906, including property tax.

Is Iowa Park safe?

In 2025, Iowa Park Police Department reported 91 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 77% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 319 per 100,000, 85% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Iowa Park?

We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Iowa Park. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 92 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Iowa Park flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Iowa Park as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Iowa Park?

Summers in Iowa Park peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 30°F. Expect around 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 28 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Iowa Park?

The average one-way commute is 17 min, 35% lower than the Texas average. About 3.3% of workers work from home. It is about 10 miles from downtown Wichita Falls.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.