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Wells, TX

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Population
893
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
326 ft
Median Home Value
$140,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$510/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Wells

Wells is a quiet East Texas community tucked into southern Cherokee County, home to around 850 residents. Located along U.S. Highway 69, the town sits in a scenic stretch of the Piney Woods where daily life moves at an easy, unhurried pace. Like many towns in the area, Wells got its start in the late 1800s as a railroad stop, growing from a small timber and train outpost into a settled rural community.

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Today, the town offers a peaceful small-town setting centered around its local school district and friendly neighborhoods. Living here puts you roughly 17 miles north of Lufkin and 23 miles south of Rusk, giving residents quiet country surroundings alongside a straightforward drive to regional shopping, dining, and healthcare. For anyone looking for room to breathe, tall pine trees, and a slower rhythm, Wells provides a welcoming slice of East Texas.

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