The Town FilesElectra, Texas
City in Wichita County · population 2,292 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $59,300
- Household income
- $69,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 36.9
Electra is a city of 2,292 people in Wichita County, Texas. The median home is worth $59,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 99% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 95% of Texas towns, easier by car than 95% of Texas towns.
How Electra 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 Electra is worth $59,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 0.9 times the median household income of $69,167, which is more affordable than 99% of Texas towns. Median rent is $815 a month. 68.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Electra | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $59,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $815 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $69,167 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 68.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Electra
| People | Electra | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 30.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 13.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Electra
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 25.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Electra since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 18, 2017 about 7.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 18, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 108 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Wichita County since 1996
Wichita County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2021 | Fire | FM-5420: County Line Fire |
| 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 Wichita County
Wichita County had 53,210 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,232 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Electra itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Electra
2 public schools with 444 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRA EL | PK-6 | 246 | 12.3 |
| ELECTRA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH | 7-12 | 198 | 9.0 |
Towns near Electra
- Iowa Park, TX14.5 mi · 6,535 people · home $132,800
- Grandfield, OK19.1 mi · 919 people · home $49,700
- Holliday, TX20.0 mi · 1,524 people · home $181,300
- Burkburnett, TX20.4 mi · 10,939 people · home $151,900
- Frederick, OK22.3 mi · 3,468 people · home $89,300
- Vernon, TX23.2 mi · 10,078 people · home $87,000
- Wichita Falls, TX24.2 mi · 102,316 people · home $156,800
- Lakeside City, TX25.9 mi · 1,082 people · home $268,300
Electra questions
Is Electra, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Electra scores better for retirees than 64% of Texas towns and quieter than 42%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Electra?
The median owner-occupied home in Electra is valued at $59,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,167, so homes cost about 0.9 times income. Median rent is $815 a month.
What is the weather like in Electra?
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 25.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Electra get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Electra since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 18, 2017. 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)