The Town FilesJayton, Texas
City in Kent County · population 511 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $121,300
- Household income
- $72,652
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 57.1
Jayton is a city of 511 people in Kent County, Texas. The median home is worth $121,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 96% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 94% of Texas towns.
How Jayton 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 Jayton is worth $121,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $72,652, which is more affordable than 88% of Texas towns. Median rent is $833 a month. 85.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jayton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $833 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $72,652 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 85.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.1% | — |
Who lives in Jayton
| People | Jayton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 13.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 10.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Jayton
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 23.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 82 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jayton since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 12, 2005 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 1, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 29, 2025.
Severe weather in Kent County since 1996
Kent County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Kent County
Kent County had 355 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $37,332 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Jayton itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Jayton
1 public school with 177 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYTON SCHOOLS | PK-12 | 177 | 8.0 |
Towns near Jayton
- Aspermont, TX21.6 mi · 789 people · home $39,000
- Spur, TX22.3 mi · 863 people · home $53,500
- Rotan, TX28.1 mi · 1,332 people · home $54,000
Jayton questions
Is Jayton, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jayton scores better for retirees than 94% of Texas towns and quieter than 76%. 40.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.1).
How much does a house cost in Jayton?
The median owner-occupied home in Jayton is valued at $121,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,652, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $833 a month.
What is the weather like in Jayton?
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.3 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does Jayton get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jayton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 12, 2005. 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)