The Town FilesCoolidge, Texas
Town in Limestone County · population 778 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $57,400
- Household income
- $41,429
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 31.4
Coolidge is a town of 778 people in Limestone County, Texas. The median home is worth $57,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Texas towns.
How Coolidge 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 Coolidge is worth $57,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $41,429, which is more affordable than 95% of Texas towns. Median rent is $869 a month. 55.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coolidge | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $57,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $869 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $41,429 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 55.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Coolidge
| People | Coolidge | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 32.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Coolidge
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 35.0°F. About 40.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coolidge since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 10, 1973 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 85 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 16, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 26, 1972.
Severe weather in Limestone County since 1996
Limestone County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Limestone County
Limestone County had 8,717 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,254 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Coolidge itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Coolidge
2 public schools with 295 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOLIDGE EL | PK-5 | 156 | 10.4 |
| COOLIDGE H S | 6-12 | 139 | 10.7 |
Towns near Coolidge
- Dawson, TX10.5 mi · 815 people · home $140,700
- Hubbard, TX10.9 mi · 1,394 people · home $134,900
- Mexia, TX11.1 mi · 6,893 people · home $109,900
- Wortham, TX11.5 mi · 980 people · home $129,000
- Groesbeck, TX17.2 mi · 3,631 people · home $162,500
- Mart, TX17.9 mi · 1,748 people · home $116,100
- Teague, TX23.4 mi · 3,384 people · home $119,900
- Blooming Grove, TX23.9 mi · 857 people · home $124,200
Coolidge questions
Is Coolidge, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coolidge scores better for retirees than 44% of Texas towns and quieter than 66%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.4).
How much does a house cost in Coolidge?
The median owner-occupied home in Coolidge is valued at $57,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,429, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $869 a month.
What is the weather like in Coolidge?
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 35.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Coolidge get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coolidge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 10, 1973. 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)