The Town FilesHemphill, Texas
City in Sabine County · population 1,029 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $125,700
- Household income
- $67,260
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 33.7
Hemphill is a city of 1,029 people in Sabine County, Texas. The median home is worth $125,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 99% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns.
How Hemphill 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 Hemphill is worth $125,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $67,260, which is more affordable than 83% of Texas towns. Median rent is $882 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hemphill | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $882 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $67,260 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Hemphill
| People | Hemphill | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 35.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 12.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hemphill
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 38.1°F. About 57.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hemphill since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 20, 1974 about 7.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 9, 2020.
Severe weather in Sabine County since 1996
Sabine County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Sabine County
Sabine County had 2,437 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,932 a year. Unemployment was 6.8% in 2023; in Hemphill itself the ACS puts it at 11.3%.
Public schools in Hemphill
3 public schools with 764 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEMPHILL EL | PK-4 | 318 | 11.8 |
| HEMPHILL MIDDLE | 5-8 | 225 | 9.4 |
| HEMPHILL H S | 9-12 | 221 | 8.8 |
Towns near Hemphill
- Milam, TX8.3 mi · 1,355 people · home $206,300
- Pineland, TX9.8 mi · 888 people · home $80,700
- San Augustine, TX20.0 mi · 1,920 people · home $98,400
- Sam Rayburn, TX21.1 mi · 1,273 people · home $255,200
- Zwolle, LA23.9 mi · 1,638 people · home $75,900
- Florien, LA24.5 mi · 553 people · home $121,400
- Many, LA26.9 mi · 2,571 people · home $116,600
Hemphill questions
Is Hemphill, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hemphill scores better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns and quieter than 99%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Hemphill?
The median owner-occupied home in Hemphill is valued at $125,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,260, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $882 a month.
What is the weather like in Hemphill?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 38.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Hemphill get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hemphill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 20, 1974. 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)