The Town FilesLeon County, Texas
16,263 people. The median home is worth $186,400 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $61,449.
Towns in Leon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 1,767 | $73,500 | $45,202 | 40.7 |
| Hilltop Lakes | 1,385 | $233,300 | — | 46.9 |
| Centerville | 905 | $200,500 | $52,697 | 37.2 |
| Jewett | 793 | $137,500 | $43,833 | 25.3 |
People and housing
| Leon County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $907 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $61,449 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 44.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
5,852 jobs in 2024, average pay $64,846 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 382 storm events in Leon County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Leon County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).