The Town FilesIraan, Texas
City in Pecos County · population 1,055 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,700
- Household income
- $43,490
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 98°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.8
Iraan is a city of 1,055 people in Pecos County, Texas. The median home is worth $94,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Texas towns.
How Iraan 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 Iraan is worth $94,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $43,490, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $374 a month. 74.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Iraan | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $374 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $43,490 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 74.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Iraan
| People | Iraan | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 31.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 11.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Iraan
July highs average 97.8°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 15.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 135 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iraan since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 1, 1990 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 24, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 6, 1968.
Severe weather in Pecos County since 1996
Pecos County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pecos County
Pecos County had 5,372 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,712 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Iraan itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Iraan
3 public schools with 347 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRAAN EL | PK-5 | 152 | 12.7 |
| IRAAN H S | 9-12 | 109 | 12.1 |
| IRAAN J H | 6-8 | 86 | 12.3 |
Towns near Iraan
- Rankin, TX21.7 mi · 780 people · home $127,000
- McCamey, TX24.3 mi · 1,831 people · home $96,000
Iraan questions
Is Iraan, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Iraan scores better for retirees than 50% of Texas towns and quieter than 59%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Iraan?
The median owner-occupied home in Iraan is valued at $94,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,490, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $374 a month.
What is the weather like in Iraan?
July highs average 97.8°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Iraan get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iraan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 1, 1990. 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)