The Town FilesBuna, Texas
Community in Jasper County · population 2,137 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,400
- Household income
- $55,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 33.6
Buna is a community of 2,137 people in Jasper County, Texas. The median home is worth $116,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 81% of Texas towns.
How Buna 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 Buna is worth $116,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $55,000, which is more affordable than 77% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,155 a month. 86.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Buna | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,155 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 86.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Buna
| People | Buna | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 44.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Buna
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 39.4°F. About 63.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Buna since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 13, 1982 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 31, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 30, 1965.
Severe weather in Jasper County since 1996
Jasper County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 |
| December 9, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4572: Hurricane Laura |
Jobs and pay in Jasper County
Jasper County had 9,073 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,026 a year. Unemployment was 6.3% in 2023; in Buna itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Buna
3 public schools with 1,460 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUNA EL | PK-5 | 721 | 14.7 |
| BUNA H S | 9-12 | 409 | 10.8 |
| BUNA J H | 6-8 | 330 | 12.2 |
Towns near Buna
- Evadale, TX9.7 mi · 1,246 people · home $92,700
- Silsbee, TX14.5 mi · 6,935 people · home $148,400
- Deweyville, TX14.9 mi · 571 people · home $137,300
- Kirbyville, TX15.3 mi · 2,036 people · home $87,400
- Mauriceville, TX15.6 mi · 2,983 people · home $179,600
- Forest Heights, TX18.6 mi · 1,329 people · home $119,600
- Lumberton, TX19.6 mi · 13,554 people · home $291,900
- Starks, LA19.8 mi · 659 people · home $150,000
Buna questions
Is Buna, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Buna scores better for retirees than 55% of Texas towns and quieter than 64%. 27.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Buna?
The median owner-occupied home in Buna is valued at $116,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,000, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $1,155 a month.
What is the weather like in Buna?
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 39.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Buna get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Buna since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 13, 1982. 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)