Wellington, Texas

About Wellington

Wellington is a small town in northwestern Texas, home to 1,857 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Wellington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,346 residents per square mile.

📰 Wellington News Today

• Kimberley "Kim" Renee Clancy Obituary Apr 29, 2026 Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors · Apr 29
• Joy Mae Bellizzi Obituary Jun 7, 2026 Kincannon Funeral Home | Altus, OK · Jun 10
• Wellington man dead after wreck during wet, muddy road conditions MyHighPlains.com · Jun 7
• Wellington man dies after rollover crash in rainy road conditions KVII · Jun 7
• Marianna Corry Anthony Obituary Mar 22, 2026 Combest Family Funeral Homes & Crematory · Mar 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Wellington Unique

• One of 9 places in the US named Wellington — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Collingsworth County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Wellington

• WELLINGTON EL
• WELLINGTON H S
• WELLINGTON J H

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Collingsworth General Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Wellington

🏘️ Nearby Communities