The Town FilesCrowell, Texas
City in Foard County · population 769 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $59,500
- Household income
- $42,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 99°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 45.3
Crowell is a city of 769 people in Foard County, Texas. The median home is worth $59,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Texas towns, hipper than 98% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Texas towns.
- #4 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #7 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #27 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #27 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
- #33 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #33 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Crowell 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 Crowell is worth $59,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $42,250, which is more affordable than 95% of Texas towns. Median rent is $569 a month. 65.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crowell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $59,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $569 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $42,250 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Crowell
| People | Crowell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 15.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 54.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Crowell
July highs average 99.1°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 26.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crowell since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 10, 1979 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 4, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 81 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 23, 2021.
Severe weather in Foard County since 1996
Foard County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, tornado.
| 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 Foard County
Foard County had 399 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,978 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Crowell itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Crowell
1 public school with 196 students, about 9.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROWELL SCHOOL | PK-12 | 196 | 9.3 |
Towns near Crowell
- Quanah, TX21.6 mi · 2,279 people · home $71,100
- Chillicothe, TX22.3 mi · 549 people · home $65,500
- Vernon, TX26.8 mi · 10,078 people · home $87,000
Crowell questions
Is Crowell, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crowell scores better for retirees than 100% of Texas towns and quieter than 92%. 31.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Crowell?
The median owner-occupied home in Crowell is valued at $59,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,250, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $569 a month.
What is the weather like in Crowell?
July highs average 99.1°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Crowell get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crowell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 10, 1979. 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)