Wells
Town in Cherokee County, Texas

Wells is a town in Cherokee County, Texas, with 853 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 325 ft (99 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alto, 13.2 miles NW.
- 853residents (2020 Census)
- 325 ftelevation · 99 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 445 / sq mipopulation density
- 75976ZIP code
About Wells
Wells is a town in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. The population was 790 at the 2010 census, and 853 at the 2020 U.S. census.
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Living in Wells
- Median home value
- $140,600
- Median rent
- $510/mo
- Median age
- 31.1
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Wells had 853 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 853 |
|---|---|
| Density | 445 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wells at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 853 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.92 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4916° N, 94.9473° W |
| ZIP code | 75976 |
| Official website | cityofwells.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4877176 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wells
- Alto13.2 mi NW
- Redland14.9 mi SE
- Hudson15.3 mi SE
- Kennard16.8 mi SW
- Lufkin17.4 mi SE
- Nacogdoches19.3 mi NE
- Burke20.7 mi SE
- Redfield21.1 mi NE
- Cushing23.0 mi N
- Diboll23.1 mi SE
- Rusk24.2 mi NW
- Appleby25.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Wells
What county is Wells in?
Wells is in Cherokee County, Texas.
What is the population of Wells, TX?
853 people lived in Wells at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wells, TX?
The ZIP code of Wells is 75976.
What is the elevation of Wells?
325 feet (99 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wells?
Alto (13.2 mi), Redland (14.9 mi), Hudson (15.3 mi), Kennard (16.8 mi), Lufkin (17.4 mi).
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