The Town FilesCrosbyton, Texas
City in Crosby County · population 1,492 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $59,200
- Household income
- $38,684
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 33.9
Crosbyton is a city of 1,492 people in Crosby County, Texas. The median home is worth $59,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 71% of Texas towns.
How Crosbyton 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 Crosbyton is worth $59,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $38,684, which is more affordable than 94% of Texas towns. Median rent is $512 a month. 57.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crosbyton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $59,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $512 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $38,684 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 57.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Crosbyton
| People | Crosbyton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 30.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Crosbyton
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 26.1°F. About 21.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crosbyton since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 2005 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 22, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 1991.
Severe weather in Crosby County since 1996
Crosby County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Crosby County
Crosby County had 1,114 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,022 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Crosbyton itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Crosbyton
3 public schools with 319 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROSBYTON CISD PRE K-12 | PK-12 | 308 | 10.3 |
| SP ED CO-OP | PK-12 | 10 | — |
| CROSBYTON DAEP | 12-12 | 1 | — |
Towns near Crosbyton
- Ralls, TX8.8 mi · 1,665 people · home $72,200
- Lorenzo, TX17.3 mi · 964 people · home $100,800
- Floydada, TX24.3 mi · 2,675 people · home $89,700
- Spur, TX25.0 mi · 863 people · home $53,500
- Idalou, TX25.7 mi · 2,193 people · home $211,000
- Petersburg, TX26.1 mi · 1,014 people · home $72,700
- Ransom Canyon, TX26.9 mi · 1,189 people · home $341,000
- Slaton, TX27.4 mi · 5,858 people · home $84,600
Crosbyton questions
Is Crosbyton, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crosbyton scores better for retirees than 67% of Texas towns and quieter than 54%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Crosbyton?
The median owner-occupied home in Crosbyton is valued at $59,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,684, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $512 a month.
What is the weather like in Crosbyton?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.5 inches of snow.
Does Crosbyton get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crosbyton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 2005. 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)