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East Texas Blues Birthplace

About Wortham, TX

Welcome to Wortham, a small Freestone County town in east-central Texas, birthplace of blues legend Blind Lemon Jefferson and home to quiet prairie living.

Wortham is a town in Freestone County, in east-central Texas, with a population of 980 at the 2020 census. It sits amid the rolling farmland and scattered woodlands of the Blackland Prairie's western edge, a small agricultural and residential community that has held its rural character across more than a century. Wortham is perhaps best known for a single cultural fact: it is recognized as the birthplace of Blind Lemon Jefferson, the pioneering Texas blues musician whose recordings helped define the genre in the 1920s. The town's economy and daily life remain rooted in its surroundings. Wortham's location in Freestone County places it within the service area of Navarro College, and the nearby Tehuacana Hills offer outdoor recreation and a change of scenery from the surrounding prairie. The community is also the hometown of Leonard Davis, a longtime National Football League offensive lineman, and it maintains the close-knit rhythm typical of small Texas towns, where school events and local gatherings anchor the calendar. Public education is provided by the Wortham Independent School District, a small three-campus system of roughly 540 students whose Wortham High School Bulldogs carry the town's colors. Residents reach larger services in nearby Mexia, Corsicana, and Fairfield, while the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex lies within commuting distance along the region's highways. Homes in the area tend to be established single-family houses on town lots, with rural acreage available on the surrounding countryside. The town's modest scale and deep roots make it representative of the farming communities that still define much of east-central Texas, and its blend of agricultural heritage, musical legacy, and small-town pace gives Wortham a character all its own.

Population 980
County Freestone County
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What county is Wortham, Texas in?

Wortham is located in Freestone County, Texas, in the east-central part of the state. It is a small agricultural and residential town amid the rolling farmland of the Blackland Prairie region.

What is Wortham known for?

Wortham is recognized as the birthplace of Blind Lemon Jefferson, the pioneering Texas blues musician. It is also the hometown of Leonard Davis, a longtime National Football League offensive lineman.

What school district serves Wortham?

Wortham is served by the Wortham Independent School District, a small district of three campuses and roughly 540 students. The community's high school athletic teams are known as the Wortham Bulldogs.

How large is Wortham, Texas?

Wortham has a population of about 980 residents. The nearby Tehuacana Hills offer outdoor recreation, while larger services and shopping are found in the nearby cities of Mexia, Corsicana, and Fairfield.

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About Wortham

Real Estate & Housing

Wortham's housing market reflects a small, established Texas town. Homes are predominantly older single-family houses on town lots, with the surrounding Freestone County countryside offering rural acreage for those seeking more space or a small farm. The town's modest scale and stable population mean the market turns over gradually, with existing homes rather than large-scale new construction. Buyers are typically drawn by affordability, the quiet small-town setting, and the ability to live near the Tehuacana Hills and the region's open farmland, while remaining within reach of larger employment centers along the area's highways.

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Lifestyle in Wortham

Life in Wortham is quiet, rooted, and shaped by small-town Texas rhythms. School events, churches, and local gatherings anchor the community calendar, and the town's agricultural surroundings keep daily life tied to the land. Wortham's place in music history — as the birthplace of Blind Lemon Jefferson — is a point of local pride that gives the town a cultural identity far beyond its size. Residents value affordability, neighborliness, and an unhurried pace, with the conveniences of nearby Mexia, Corsicana, and Fairfield within a short drive. For those seeking a simple, grounded way of life in east-central Texas, Wortham fits comfortably.

Schools & Education

Wortham is served by the Wortham Independent School District, a small public district of three campuses and roughly 540 students that educates the town from elementary through high school. The district's Wortham High School, whose teams are known as the Bulldogs, is a focal point of community life and local athletics. The district's small size keeps classrooms and programs closely tied to the community, and its rural setting means students and families often travel to nearby towns for specialized services. Freestone County is also within the service area of Navarro College for post-secondary and workforce education.

Getting Around

Wortham sits in east-central Texas within reach of the region's highway network, placing the town within commuting distance of Mexia, Corsicana, and Fairfield, and providing a route toward the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Personal vehicles are essential in this rural setting, where daily errands, school runs, and recreation all require driving. The town's position in Freestone County keeps larger employment, shopping, and medical services within a manageable drive while preserving a quiet, small-town base. There is no public transit serving the community.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation in Wortham is low-key and tied to the local landscape. The nearby Tehuacana Hills offer a change of terrain from the surrounding prairie and opportunities for outdoor activity, while the region's farmland and country roads lend themselves to a quiet rural lifestyle. For more substantial recreation, residents travel to nearby lakes and parks in Freestone County and the surrounding area, or to the amenities of Mexia, Corsicana, and Fairfield. The town's small scale means recreation is largely self-directed and outdoors-oriented, in keeping with the character of east-central Texas.

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The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

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payments Median Sale Price $164,700 +11.7%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $109
schedule Avg Days on Market 61
sell Homes Sold 4
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 11.8

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Houses in Wortham, TX

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10135 Divine Breeze
$250,000 Coming Soon
10135 Divine Breeze
San Antonio, TX 78251
  • 1,519 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2010375
10818 Monterey Pike
$2,300 New
10818 Monterey Pike
Converse, TX 78109
  • 2,541 sqft
  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011248
423 NORTHRIDGE DR
$3,000 New
423 NORTHRIDGE DR
San Antonio, TX 78209
  • 1,893 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011249
20443 Fire Stone
$1,755 New
20443 Fire Stone
San Antonio, TX 78264
  • 1,625 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011247
2712 Hearthsong Loop
$339,000 For Sale
2712 Hearthsong Loop
Round Rock, TX 78665
  • 1,634 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1721206
14403 Daly Drive
$5,900 Coming Soon
14403 Daly Drive
Houston, TX 77077
  • 3,342 sqft
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 28680456
6207 Lowrie
$319,950 New
6207 Lowrie
San Antonio, TX 78239
  • 2,035 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011240
400 Entrada Way
$2,800 For Rent
400 Entrada Way
Round Rock, TX 78681
  • 1,925 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 9946482
1308 S 45th Street
$159,000 For Sale
1308 S 45th Street
Temple, TX 76504
  • 1,140 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 622851
8446 Rita Elena
$1,895 New
8446 Rita Elena
San Antonio, TX 78250
  • 1,367 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011233
206 Topspin Drive
$1,600 For Rent
206 Topspin Drive
Spicewood, TX 78669
  • 1,144 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1432588
3058 Winterberry Lane
$2,745 Coming Soon
3058 Winterberry Lane
League City, TX 77539
  • 1,949 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 26126331

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338 UNTERMAIER ST
$1,495 New
338 UNTERMAIER ST
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 1,380 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011228
2718 Old Field Dr #302
$249,777 New
2718 Old Field Dr #302
San Antonio, TX 78247
  • 1,327 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011210
1417 W OLMOS DR
$1,025 Price Change
1417 W OLMOS DR
San Antonio, TX 78201
  • 640 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1991831
310 CREEKSIDE CURV
$1,595 New
310 CREEKSIDE CURV
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 1,430 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011189
13006 Trent St
$225,000 New
13006 Trent St
San Antonio, TX 78232
  • 1,158 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011183
7307 GOLF VISTA BLVD
$1,150 New
7307 GOLF VISTA BLVD
San Antonio, TX 78244
  • 1,024 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2010058
4318 Avenue O Unit 1
$1,950 Pending
4318 Avenue O Unit 1
Galveston, TX 77550
  • 1,100 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2009850
167 RICHTER LN
$795 New
167 RICHTER LN
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 560 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2011168
9213 SHADOW CREST DR Unit 9213
$1,195 New
9213 SHADOW CREST DR Unit 9213
Converse, TX 78109
  • 982 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011161
144 W Villaret Blvd Unit 108
$1,025 New
144 W Villaret Blvd Unit 108
San Antonio, TX 78221
  • 800 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2011153
6414 Luglio Lane Unit 102
$1,295 Pending
6414 Luglio Lane Unit 102
San Antonio, TX 78233
  • 1,324 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1972495
3945 Abbott Pass
$460,000 New
3945 Abbott Pass
St Hedwig, TX 78152
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011127

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Condos in Wortham, TX

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17102 Crane Fly Drive #A
$2,100 For Rent
17102 Crane Fly Drive #A
Pflugerville, TX 78660
  • 2,112 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 9137540
4208 Endurance Way
$8,500 For Rent
4208 Endurance Way
Austin, TX 78731
  • 3,717 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 6599832
6423 Melissa Ann Unit 1206
$900 New
6423 Melissa Ann Unit 1206
San Antonio, TX 78249
  • 745 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2011225
2706 Observation Drive Unit 3
$1,199 New
2706 Observation Drive Unit 3
San Antonio, TX 78227
  • 758 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2009347
2702 Observation Drive (front) Unit BLDG 1 #4
$1,099 New
2702 Observation Drive (front) Unit BLDG 1 #4
San Antonio, TX 78227
  • 552 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2009346
514 FULTON AVE Unit 1
$1,075 New
514 FULTON AVE Unit 1
San Antonio, TX 78212
  • 954 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2011220
4119 Medical Dr. Unit 307C
$1,150 Price Change
4119 Medical Dr. Unit 307C
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • 865 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2009659
540 River Run Unit 214
$2,495 New
540 River Run Unit 214
New Braunfels, TX 78132
  • 1,183 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2010174
11603 Ladera Vista Drive #11
$525,000 For Sale
11603 Ladera Vista Drive #11
Austin, TX 78759
  • 1,774 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 5652538
$270,000 For Sale
6804 Capital Of Texas Highway #311
Austin, TX 78759
  • 1,197 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 5791881
6507 SPRING LARK ST
$1,600 New
6507 SPRING LARK ST
San Antonio, TX 78249
  • 1,024 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011190
10899 S Hausman Rd #405
$259,000 Pending
10899 S Hausman Rd #405
San Antonio, TX 78249
  • 787 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2011187

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$289,000 For Sale
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  • 1,634 sqft
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  • 8679410
609 Mlk Avenue
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609 Mlk Avenue
Wortham, TX 76693
  • 1,246 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
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