The Town FilesBee County, Texas
31,083 people. The median home is worth $111,300 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $57,673.
Towns in Bee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeville | 13,669 | $94,700 | $50,784 | 31.9 |
| Skidmore | 863 | $82,500 | $36,744 | 35.3 |
| Blue Berry Hill | 844 | $23,000 | $45,291 | 30.9 |
People and housing
| Bee County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,065 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $57,673 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
8,453 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,987 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 365 storm events in Bee County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bee County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| August 25, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4332: Hurricane Harvey |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).