The Town FilesGanado, Texas
City in Jackson County · population 1,975 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,700
- Household income
- $57,315
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 31.4
Ganado is a city of 1,975 people in Jackson County, Texas. The median home is worth $180,700, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of Texas towns, quieter than 78% of Texas towns.
How Ganado 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 Ganado is worth $180,700, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $57,315, which is more affordable than 39% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,070 a month. 50.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ganado | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,070 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $57,315 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 50.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ganado
| People | Ganado | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 1.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Ganado
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 43.0°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 13 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ganado since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 24, 1975 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on December 12, 2002.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 5,632 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,510 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Ganado itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Ganado
3 public schools with 696 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GANADO EL | PK-5 | 328 | 14.9 |
| GANADO H S | 9-12 | 216 | 10.8 |
| GANADO JH | 6-8 | 152 | 13.8 |
Towns near Ganado
- Louise, TX7.7 mi · 889 people · home $122,700
- Edna, TX9.5 mi · 5,987 people · home $117,800
- Lolita, TX14.6 mi · 519 people · home —
- El Campo, TX18.1 mi · 12,350 people · home $201,400
- Inez, TX20.4 mi · 2,641 people · home $236,500
- Blessing, TX21.2 mi · 856 people · home $138,100
- Point Comfort, TX25.9 mi · 603 people · home $251,600
- Markham, TX27.6 mi · 908 people · home $137,600
Ganado questions
Is Ganado, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ganado scores better for retirees than 68% of Texas towns and quieter than 78%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.4).
How much does a house cost in Ganado?
The median owner-occupied home in Ganado is valued at $180,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,315, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,070 a month.
What is the weather like in Ganado?
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 43.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Ganado get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ganado since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 24, 1975. 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)