The Town FilesColmesneil, Texas
City in Tyler County · population 542 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,900
- Household income
- $58,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 52.8
Colmesneil is a city of 542 people in Tyler County, Texas. The median home is worth $119,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Texas towns, hipper than 82% of Texas towns, quieter than 79% of Texas towns.
How Colmesneil 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 Colmesneil is worth $119,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $58,056, which is more affordable than 77% of Texas towns. Median rent is $808 a month. 83.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Colmesneil | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $808 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $58,056 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Colmesneil
| People | Colmesneil | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 10.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Colmesneil
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 37.8°F. About 59.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colmesneil since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 13, 1972 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Tyler County since 1996
Tyler 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 |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Tyler County
Tyler County had 4,079 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,387 a year. Unemployment was 5.8% in 2023; in Colmesneil itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Colmesneil
2 public schools with 401 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLMESNEIL EL | PK-6 | 221 | 13.8 |
| COLMESNEIL JH/HS | 7-12 | 180 | 8.6 |
Towns near Colmesneil
- Woodville, TX9.3 mi · 2,403 people · home $214,900
- Ivanhoe, TX15.9 mi · 1,327 people · home $98,200
- Zavalla, TX17.2 mi · 603 people · home $74,000
- Warren, TX20.5 mi · 677 people · home $122,400
- Pleasant Hill, TX22.8 mi · 610 people · home $79,900
- Indian Springs, TX24.6 mi · 892 people · home $95,900
- Corrigan, TX24.8 mi · 1,477 people · home $122,900
- Jasper, TX25.4 mi · 6,884 people · home $130,100
Colmesneil questions
Is Colmesneil, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Colmesneil scores better for retirees than 76% of Texas towns and quieter than 79%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Colmesneil?
The median owner-occupied home in Colmesneil is valued at $119,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,056, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $808 a month.
What is the weather like in Colmesneil?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 37.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Colmesneil get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colmesneil since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 13, 1972. 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)