The Town FilesDeport, Texas
City in Lamar County · population 550 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $91,400
- Household income
- $44,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 49.4
Deport is a city of 550 people in Lamar County, Texas. The median home is worth $91,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 87% of Texas towns, easier by car than 87% of Texas towns, better for families than 86% of Texas towns.
How Deport 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 Deport is worth $91,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $44,875, which is more affordable than 80% of Texas towns. Median rent is $629 a month. 67.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deport | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $629 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $44,875 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 67.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Deport
| People | Deport | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Deport
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 49.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deport since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on November 4, 2022 about 4.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 178 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 24, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 24, 1972.
Severe weather in Lamar County since 1996
Lamar County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Lamar County
Lamar County had 22,350 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,468 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Deport itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Deport
3 public schools with 690 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRAIRILAND H S | 9-12 | 281 | 8.5 |
| PRAIRILAND J H | 6-8 | 260 | 13.0 |
| DEPORT EL | PK-5 | 149 | 11.5 |
Towns near Deport
- Bogata, TX7.3 mi · 1,074 people · home $94,300
- Detroit, TX9.5 mi · 704 people · home $94,500
- Blossom, TX10.1 mi · 1,402 people · home $120,700
- Reno, TX13.3 mi · 3,454 people · home $235,600
- Clarksville, TX16.1 mi · 2,857 people · home $53,700
- Paris, TX16.3 mi · 24,476 people · home $150,000
- Powderly, TX22.0 mi · 1,261 people · home $221,300
- Roxton, TX23.5 mi · 548 people · home —
Deport questions
Is Deport, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deport scores better for retirees than 87% of Texas towns and quieter than 80%. 33.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.4).
How much does a house cost in Deport?
The median owner-occupied home in Deport is valued at $91,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,875, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $629 a month.
What is the weather like in Deport?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Deport get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on November 4, 2022. 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)