The Town FilesJarrell, Texas
City in Williamson County · population 1,753 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $346,300
- Household income
- $111,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 34.9
Jarrell is a city of 1,753 people in Williamson County, Texas. The median home is worth $346,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Texas towns, more upscale than 78% of Texas towns, better for families than 74% of Texas towns.
How Jarrell 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 Jarrell is worth $346,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $111,333, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,868 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jarrell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,868 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $111,333 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2015 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jarrell
| People | Jarrell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 15.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Jarrell
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 36.2°F. About 37.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jarrell since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 27, 1997 about 0.7 miles from the town center and killed 27. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 28 deaths and 64 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 24, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 2, 2007.
Severe weather in Williamson County since 1996
Williamson County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Williamson County
Williamson County had 232,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,330 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Jarrell itself the ACS puts it at 9.7%.
Public schools in Jarrell
5 public schools with 3,709 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JARRELL H S | 9-12 | 957 | 14.5 |
| JARRELL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 837 | 16.1 |
| DOUBLE CREEK EL | PK-5 | 706 | 17.2 |
| JARRELL EL | PK-5 | 657 | 13.4 |
| IGO EL | PK-5 | 552 | 13.8 |
Towns near Jarrell
- Sonterra, TX1.2 mi · 7,679 people · home $273,600
- Serenada, TX8.2 mi · 2,098 people · home $480,100
- Weir, TX9.3 mi · 699 people · home —
- Florence, TX10.7 mi · 1,171 people · home $239,100
- Salado, TX10.8 mi · 2,394 people · home $445,900
- Bartlett, TX10.9 mi · 1,633 people · home $218,900
- Georgetown, TX11.0 mi · 67,176 people · home $429,100
- Granger, TX12.1 mi · 1,183 people · home $185,100
Jarrell questions
Is Jarrell, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jarrell scores better for retirees than 53% of Texas towns and quieter than 74%. 10.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Jarrell?
The median owner-occupied home in Jarrell is valued at $346,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,333, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,868 a month.
What is the weather like in Jarrell?
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 36.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Jarrell get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jarrell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 27, 1997. 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)