The Town FilesGorman, Texas
City in Eastland County · population 976 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $75,300
- Household income
- $19,444
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 44.7
Gorman is a city of 976 people in Eastland County, Texas. The median home is worth $75,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 84% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 76% of Texas towns.
How Gorman 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 Gorman is worth $75,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $19,444, which is more affordable than 17% of Texas towns. Median rent is $488 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gorman | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $488 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $19,444 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Gorman
| People | Gorman | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 46.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Gorman
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 30.4°F. About 29.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gorman since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 13, 2022 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 26, 2015.
Severe weather in Eastland County since 1996
Eastland County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 18, 2022 | Fire | FM-5428: Wheat Field Fire |
| March 17, 2022 | Fire | FM-5427: Kidd Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Eastland County
Eastland County had 5,803 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,592 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Gorman itself the ACS puts it at 7.9%.
Public schools in Gorman
3 public schools with 247 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAXFIELD EL | PK-5 | 109 | 8.4 |
| GORMAN H S | 9-12 | 88 | 7.3 |
| GORMAN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 50 | 8.3 |
Towns near Gorman
- De Leon, TX10.7 mi · 2,258 people · home $72,600
- Eastland, TX15.6 mi · 3,609 people · home $174,900
- Ranger, TX17.7 mi · 2,300 people · home $66,000
- Rising Star, TX19.0 mi · 756 people · home $39,500
- Dublin, TX21.3 mi · 3,359 people · home $149,300
- Cisco, TX21.7 mi · 3,883 people · home $104,300
- Comanche, TX22.0 mi · 4,211 people · home $125,700
- Strawn, TX25.4 mi · 540 people · home $86,200
Gorman questions
Is Gorman, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gorman scores better for retirees than 76% of Texas towns and quieter than 65%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.7).
How much does a house cost in Gorman?
The median owner-occupied home in Gorman is valued at $75,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $19,444, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $488 a month.
What is the weather like in Gorman?
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 30.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Gorman get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gorman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 13, 2022. 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)