The Town FilesFarwell, Texas
City in Parmer County · population 1,425 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $149,000
- Household income
- $56,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 32.3
Farwell is a city of 1,425 people in Parmer County, Texas. The median home is worth $149,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Texas towns, easier by car than 91% of Texas towns, better for families than 77% of Texas towns.
How Farwell 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 Farwell is worth $149,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $56,875, which is more affordable than 63% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,338 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Farwell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,338 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $56,875 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Farwell
| People | Farwell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 36.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 18.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Farwell
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 20.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farwell since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 21, 1963 about 5.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 23, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 105 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 18, 1961.
Severe weather in Parmer County since 1996
Parmer County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, 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 Parmer County
Parmer County had 6,491 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,273 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Farwell itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Farwell
3 public schools with 605 students, about 9.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARWELL EL | PK-5 | 287 | 12.0 |
| FARWELL H S | 9-12 | 172 | 7.8 |
| FARWELL J H | 6-8 | 146 | 9.1 |
Towns near Farwell
- Texico, NM0.8 mi · 956 people · home $95,900
- Clovis, NM9.7 mi · 38,567 people · home $169,400
- Bovina, TX12.5 mi · 1,699 people · home $113,700
- Cannon AFB, NM15.9 mi · 1,978 people · home —
- Muleshoe, TX20.7 mi · 5,160 people · home $98,600
- Portales, NM23.2 mi · 12,137 people · home $133,400
- Friona, TX25.1 mi · 4,171 people · home $125,500
Farwell questions
Is Farwell, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Farwell scores better for retirees than 66% of Texas towns and quieter than 60%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Farwell?
The median owner-occupied home in Farwell is valued at $149,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,875, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,338 a month.
What is the weather like in Farwell?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.1 inches of precipitation a year and 10.8 inches of snow.
Does Farwell get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Farwell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 21, 1963. 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)