The Town FilesAnson, Texas
City in Jones County · population 2,294 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $74,800
- Household income
- $48,104
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 41.9
Anson is a city of 2,294 people in Jones County, Texas. The median home is worth $74,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 89% of Texas towns, easier by car than 87% of Texas towns, more walkable than 74% of Texas towns.
How Anson ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Anson is worth $74,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $48,104, which is more affordable than 91% of Texas towns. Median rent is $757 a month. 82.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Anson | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $74,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $757 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $48,104 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 82.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Anson
| People | Anson | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Anson
July highs average 95.6°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 25.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Anson since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 2, 2024 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 76 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 8, 2016.
Severe weather in Jones County since 1996
Jones County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Jones County
Jones County had 3,056 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,611 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Anson itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Anson
3 public schools with 733 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSON EL | PK-5 | 366 | 11.8 |
| ANSON H S | 9-12 | 209 | 8.7 |
| ANSON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 158 | 9.3 |
Towns near Anson
- Hawley, TX11.4 mi · 545 people · home $120,300
- Hamlin, TX16.6 mi · 1,831 people · home $73,200
- Merkel, TX20.8 mi · 2,471 people · home $115,100
- Tye, TX21.0 mi · 1,176 people · home $62,600
- Abilene, TX22.7 mi · 125,182 people · home $183,700
- Stamford, TX26.6 mi · 2,907 people · home $64,700
- Roby, TX28.1 mi · 591 people · home $45,800
- Rule, TX29.5 mi · 561 people · home $71,000
Anson questions
Is Anson, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Anson scores better for retirees than 65% of Texas towns and quieter than 65%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Anson?
The median owner-occupied home in Anson is valued at $74,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,104, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $757 a month.
What is the weather like in Anson?
July highs average 95.6°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 25.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Anson get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Anson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 2, 2024. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)