Wharton, TX is a small city located in southeastern Texas with a population of around 8,000 people. Despite its relatively small size, Wharton has earned a number of impressive rankings from the BestPlaces organization. It ranks as one of the Most Diverse Cities in the nation and also boasts some of the best Air Quality and Cost of Living scores in Texas. Additionally, Wharton was ranked as one of the Safest Places to Live in both Texas and the United States, according to recent surveys by BestPlaces. These rankings emphasize that despite being a small city, Wharton offers an exceptional quality of life for its residents.
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