The Town FilesItaly, Texas
Town in Ellis County · population 1,926 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,600
- Household income
- $60,754
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 29.1
Italy is a town of 1,926 people in Ellis County, Texas. The median home is worth $168,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100).
How Italy 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 Italy is worth $168,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $60,754, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,285 a month. 66.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Italy | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,285 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $60,754 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Italy
| People | Italy | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 36.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Italy
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 35.8°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 103 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Italy since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 26, 1976 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 9, 2021.
Severe weather in Ellis County since 1996
Ellis County has been included in 24 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 |
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Ellis County
Ellis County had 62,721 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,911 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Italy itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Italy
2 public schools with 628 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAFFORD EL | PK-6 | 330 | 12.7 |
| ITALY H S | 7-12 | 298 | 11.0 |
Towns near Italy
- Milford, TX5.9 mi · 722 people · home $160,200
- Frost, TX8.7 mi · 620 people · home $123,900
- Maypearl, TX11.1 mi · 939 people · home $335,300
- Blooming Grove, TX11.8 mi · 857 people · home $124,200
- Bardwell, TX12.4 mi · 625 people · home $133,000
- Waxahachie, TX15.1 mi · 41,140 people · home $336,500
- Itasca, TX15.4 mi · 1,562 people · home $114,800
- Ennis, TX17.6 mi · 20,159 people · home $260,100
Italy questions
Is Italy, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Italy scores better for retirees than 67% of Texas towns and quieter than 51%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.1).
How much does a house cost in Italy?
The median owner-occupied home in Italy is valued at $168,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,754, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,285 a month.
What is the weather like in Italy?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Italy get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Italy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 26, 1976. 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)