The Town FilesDenver City, Texas
Town in Yoakum County · population 4,470 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $172,800
- Household income
- $85,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 33.5
Denver City is a town of 4,470 people in Yoakum County, Texas. The median home is worth $172,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 75% of Texas towns, better for families than 73% of Texas towns.
How Denver City 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 Denver City is worth $172,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $85,250, which is more affordable than 80% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,030 a month. 67.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Denver City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,030 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $85,250 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 67.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Denver City
| People | Denver City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 0.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Denver City
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 19.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.9 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Denver City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 19, 1977 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 5, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 2, 1996.
Severe weather in Yoakum County since 1996
Yoakum County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| 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 |
| March 14, 2008 | Fire | EM-3284: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Yoakum County
Yoakum County had 3,378 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,119 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Denver City itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Denver City
4 public schools with 1,505 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENVER CITY H S | 9-12 | 512 | 14.2 |
| DODSON PRI | PK-2 | 334 | 15.2 |
| WILLIAM G GRAVITT J H | 6-8 | 333 | 12.3 |
| KELLEY EL | 3-5 | 326 | 12.5 |
Towns near Denver City
- Plains, TX15.2 mi · 1,355 people · home $133,300
- Seagraves, TX15.6 mi · 2,153 people · home $68,400
- Seminole, TX20.0 mi · 6,988 people · home $177,000
- North Hobbs, NM21.6 mi · 6,529 people · home $264,400
- Hobbs, NM25.2 mi · 40,508 people · home $191,300
Denver City questions
Is Denver City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Denver City scores better for retirees than 17% of Texas towns and quieter than 34%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in Denver City?
The median owner-occupied home in Denver City is valued at $172,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,250, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,030 a month.
What is the weather like in Denver City?
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.1 inches of precipitation a year and 4.9 inches of snow.
Does Denver City get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Denver City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 19, 1977. 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)