The Town FilesGeorge West, Texas
City in Live Oak County · population 2,171 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,700
- Household income
- $48,415
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 33.0
George West is a city of 2,171 people in Live Oak County, Texas. The median home is worth $151,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 75% of Texas towns, easier by car than 74% of Texas towns.
How George West 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 George West is worth $151,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $48,415, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $848 a month. 62.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | George West | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $848 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $48,415 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 62.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in George West
| People | George West | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 1.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in George West
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 42.8°F. About 26.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 137 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of George West since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 29, 1967 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 10, 2012.
Severe weather in Live Oak County since 1996
Live Oak County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Live Oak County
Live Oak County had 3,717 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,440 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in George West itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in George West
4 public schools with 1,059 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE WEST PRI | PK-3 | 404 | 18.4 |
| GEORGE WEST H S | 9-12 | 261 | 9.7 |
| GEORGE WEST EL | 4-6 | 234 | 13.8 |
| GEORGE WEST J H | 7-8 | 160 | 12.3 |
Towns near George West
- Three Rivers, TX10.1 mi · 1,474 people · home $77,800
- Blue Berry Hill, TX20.2 mi · 844 people · home $23,000
- Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX20.6 mi · 637 people · home $208,300
- Beeville, TX23.1 mi · 13,669 people · home $94,700
- Mathis, TX24.7 mi · 4,333 people · home $81,500
- Skidmore, TX26.7 mi · 863 people · home $82,500
- Orange Grove, TX28.1 mi · 1,165 people · home $123,300
George West questions
Is George West, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, George West scores better for retirees than 31% of Texas towns and quieter than 33%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in George West?
The median owner-occupied home in George West is valued at $151,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,415, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $848 a month.
What is the weather like in George West?
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 42.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does George West get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of George West since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 29, 1967. 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)