Median Age
24 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 48% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
1%
Sheppard Afb
Sheppard Afb, TX Area Guide
The Air Force’s biggest and most diverse training facility
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Sheppard Air Force Base is located about six miles north of Downtown Wichita Falls, and is known for being the largest and most diverse training center in the Air Force. Home to the 82nd Training Wing, also known as “Logistics University”, Shepard houses the largest technical training operation in the Air Force as well. Similar to many military bases, Sheppard AFB offers a variety of amenities on base including a bowling alley, a fitness center, a dog park, a paintball field, a movie theater, and chain restaurants. There are more options for shopping and dining right outside the base as well along Burkburnett Road and Sheppard Access Road. Great for military families and employees, there are a variety of affordable housing options near the base as well. For a change of scenery or a nice weekend trip, Dallas and Fort Worth are only two hours away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,523
Average: $86,481
Education
1,472
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,615
Workers Employed
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Housing Distribution
Sheppard Afb has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
99%
Non-Renters
1%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.