The Town FilesGraford, Texas
City in Palo Pinto County · population 669 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $127,500
- Household income
- $60,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 32.7
Graford is a city of 669 people in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The median home is worth $127,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 99% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 96% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 84% of Texas towns.
How Graford 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 Graford is worth $127,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $60,938, which is more affordable than 77% of Texas towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 84.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Graford | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $60,938 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 84.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.9% | — |
Who lives in Graford
| People | Graford | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 34.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Graford
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 32.8°F. About 31.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 48 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Graford since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 21, 2022 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 21, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 5, 2003.
Severe weather in Palo Pinto County since 1996
Palo Pinto County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Fire | FM-5675: Ross Fire |
| 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 Palo Pinto County
Palo Pinto County had 8,331 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,166 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Graford itself the ACS puts it at 11%.
Public schools in Graford
1 public school with 330 students, about 8.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAFORD SCHOOL | PK-12 | 330 | 8.9 |
Towns near Graford
- Mineral Wells, TX12.6 mi · 14,820 people · home $161,300
- Jacksboro, TX20.6 mi · 4,184 people · home $259,700
- Graham, TX22.2 mi · 8,732 people · home $183,800
- Runaway Bay, TX27.1 mi · 1,546 people · home $307,600
- Dennis, TX29.0 mi · 727 people · home $569,400
- Carter, TX29.5 mi · 1,637 people · home $316,400
Graford questions
Is Graford, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Graford scores better for retirees than 84% of Texas towns and quieter than 99%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Graford?
The median owner-occupied home in Graford is valued at $127,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,938, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Graford?
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 32.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Graford get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Graford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 21, 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)