The Town FilesCanadian, Texas
City in Hemphill County · population 2,339 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,600
- Household income
- $58,811
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 43.2
Canadian is a city of 2,339 people in Hemphill County, Texas. The median home is worth $161,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Texas towns, better for families than 80% of Texas towns, quieter than 80% of Texas towns.
How Canadian 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 Canadian is worth $161,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $58,811, which is more affordable than 59% of Texas towns. Median rent is $805 a month. 69.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Canadian | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $805 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $58,811 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 69.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Canadian
| People | Canadian | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Canadian
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 24.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.9 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canadian since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 7, 1986 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 88 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 13, 2017.
Severe weather in Hemphill County since 1996
Hemphill County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2024 | Fire | FM-5488: Smokehouse Creek Fire |
| 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 Hemphill County
Hemphill County had 1,370 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,967 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Canadian itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Canadian
4 public schools with 795 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADIAN H S | 9-12 | 293 | 10.1 |
| CANADIAN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 183 | 12.2 |
| CANADIAN EL | PK-2 | 181 | 11.3 |
| BAKER EL | 3-5 | 138 | 9.2 |
Towns near Canadian
- Miami, TX20.8 mi · 539 people · home $122,500
Canadian questions
Is Canadian, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Canadian scores better for retirees than 91% of Texas towns and quieter than 80%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Canadian?
The median owner-occupied home in Canadian is valued at $161,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,811, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $805 a month.
What is the weather like in Canadian?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.2 inches of precipitation a year and 7.9 inches of snow.
Does Canadian get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canadian since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 7, 1986. 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)