The Town FilesGarwood, Texas
Community in Colorado County · population 510 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,300
- Household income
- $62,024
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 34.0
Garwood is a community of 510 people in Colorado County, Texas. The median home is worth $231,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Texas towns, quieter than 71% of Texas towns.
How Garwood 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 Garwood is worth $231,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $62,024, which is more affordable than 22% of Texas towns. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Garwood | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $62,024 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Garwood
| People | Garwood | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 2.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 33.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Garwood
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 40.3°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garwood since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 28, 1966 about 5.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 2, 2013.
Severe weather in Colorado County since 1996
Colorado County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Colorado County
Colorado County had 7,491 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,442 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Garwood itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Garwood
1 public school with 105 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARWOOD EL | PK-5 | 105 | 15.0 |
Towns near Garwood
- Eagle Lake, TX11.3 mi · 3,442 people · home $137,900
- Sheridan, TX16.3 mi · 520 people · home $132,800
- El Campo, TX18.7 mi · 12,350 people · home $201,400
- Columbus, TX20.0 mi · 3,699 people · home $241,700
- Glidden, TX20.5 mi · 741 people · home $233,800
- Wharton, TX20.6 mi · 8,627 people · home $149,400
- East Bernard, TX21.8 mi · 2,218 people · home $341,500
- Louise, TX22.7 mi · 889 people · home $122,700
Garwood questions
Is Garwood, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Garwood scores better for retirees than 36% of Texas towns and quieter than 71%. 2.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Garwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Garwood is valued at $231,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,024, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Garwood?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 40.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Garwood get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 28, 1966. 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)