The Town FilesTexhoma, Oklahoma
Town in Texas County · population 856 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $130,200
- Household income
- $61,366
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.1
Texhoma is a town of 856 people in Texas County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $130,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 99% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Oklahoma towns.
How Texhoma ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Texhoma is worth $130,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $61,366, which is more affordable than 69% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $786 a month. 87.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Texhoma | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,200 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $786 | $830 |
| Median household income | $61,366 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 87.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Texhoma
| People | Texhoma | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Texhoma
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 18.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.2 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Texhoma since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 5, 1951 about 1.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 16, 2002.
Severe weather in Texas County since 1996
Texas County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Fire | FM-5616: Stevens Fire |
| December 15, 2021 | Fire | FM-5421: Cobb Fire |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Texas County
Texas County had 9,684 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,506 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Texhoma itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Texhoma
2 public schools with 223 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEXHOMA ES | PK-8 | 138 | 19.7 |
| TEXHOMA HS | 9-12 | 85 | 8.5 |
Towns near Texhoma
- Goodwell, OK11.1 mi · 951 people · home $127,700
- Stratford, TX19.8 mi · 1,939 people · home $129,900
- Guymon, OK21.4 mi · 12,965 people · home $182,000
- Gruver, TX27.1 mi · 1,130 people · home $111,700
Texhoma questions
Is Texhoma, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Texhoma scores better for retirees than 99% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 80%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Texhoma?
The median owner-occupied home in Texhoma is valued at $130,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,366, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $786 a month.
What is the weather like in Texhoma?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.5 inches of precipitation a year and 7.2 inches of snow.
Does Texhoma get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Texhoma since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 5, 1951. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)