About Wortham
Wortham, TX is a small town located in central Texas counting 1,034 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Wortham is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 520 residents per square mile.
📰 Wortham News Today
- Texas doctor, med spa owner charged with murder in death of patient - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 31
- Former owner of Wortham Med Spa where woman died turns self in on multiple charges KCENTV.com · Apr 28
- Amber Johnson facing murder and manslaughter charges in death of Jenifer Cleveland KWTX · Apr 29
- Joe Michael "Mike" McReynolds Obituary (2026) - Wortham, TX - Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Fairfield Legacy obituary · May 21
- Gloria Jean Murphy Obituary | Jones Funeral Services | Mexia, TX Tribute Archive · Apr 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wortham Unique
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Wortham
- WORTHAM DAEP
- WORTHAM EL
- WORTHAM H S
- WORTHAM MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,034
Rank in state#795 of 1,224
Land area1.99 sq mi
Density520/sq mi
Coordinates31.7902, -96.4616