The Town FilesAspermont, Texas
Town in Stonewall County · population 789 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $39,000
- Household income
- $56,429
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 51.1
Aspermont is a town of 789 people in Stonewall County, Texas. The median home is worth $39,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 96% of Texas towns, better for families than 91% of Texas towns.
- #3 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Texas
- #5 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Cheapest Homes
- #33 in The 50 Most Affordable Small Towns in America
- #33 in The 50 Most Affordable Places in America
- #45 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Cheapest Homes
- #45 in 50 Places in America With the Cheapest Homes
How Aspermont 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 Aspermont is worth $39,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 0.7 times the median household income of $56,429, which is more affordable than 100% of Texas towns. Median rent is $613 a month. 81.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aspermont | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $39,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $613 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $56,429 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 81.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Aspermont
| People | Aspermont | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 16.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Aspermont
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 23.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aspermont since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 13, 2009 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 23, 2013.
Severe weather in Stonewall County since 1996
Stonewall County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Stonewall County
Stonewall County had 753 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,895 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Aspermont itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Aspermont
2 public schools with 192 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPERMONT H S | 6-12 | 98 | 8.2 |
| ASPERMONT EL | PK-5 | 94 | 11.8 |
Towns near Aspermont
- Hamlin, TX18.1 mi · 1,831 people · home $73,200
- Rule, TX19.4 mi · 561 people · home $71,000
- Jayton, TX21.6 mi · 511 people · home $121,300
- Rotan, TX24.2 mi · 1,332 people · home $54,000
- Haskell, TX28.5 mi · 3,089 people · home $104,500
- Roby, TX28.7 mi · 591 people · home $45,800
Aspermont questions
Is Aspermont, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aspermont scores better for retirees than 78% of Texas towns and quieter than 55%. 29.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.1).
How much does a house cost in Aspermont?
The median owner-occupied home in Aspermont is valued at $39,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,429, so homes cost about 0.7 times income. Median rent is $613 a month.
What is the weather like in Aspermont?
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.6 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does Aspermont get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aspermont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 13, 2009. 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)