Profile for Winters, Texas, TX

Land values soared with the arrival of the railroad in 1909

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 9. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 3.2 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Rogers Hornsby, baseball great

Local festivals include:

• Dove Fest - Sept. 1, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: W. Lee Colburn Park

Historic sites and museums: Z.I. Hale Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Winters

Cemeteries (4)

Libraries (1)

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13% of Winters residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Winters ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Winters was $11,030, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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9% of Winters residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Winters festival dates:

• Dove Fest - Sept. 1, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Winters, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $198.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $542.

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Runnels County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Winters political report.

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The average commute time for Winters workers is 15 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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