The Town FilesJoaquin, Texas
City in Shelby County · population 734 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $52,000
- Household income
- $35,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 39.0
Joaquin is a city of 734 people in Shelby County, Texas. The median home is worth $52,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 80% of Texas towns, easier by car than 80% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of Texas towns.
How Joaquin 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 Joaquin is worth $52,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $35,625, which is more affordable than 94% of Texas towns. Median rent is $663 a month. 69.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Joaquin | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $52,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $663 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $35,625 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 69.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.0% | — |
Who lives in Joaquin
| People | Joaquin | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Joaquin
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 35.7°F. About 56.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joaquin since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on February 12, 1950 about 2.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 82 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 15, 1998.
Severe weather in Shelby County since 1996
Shelby County has been included in 27 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 Shelby County
Shelby County had 8,678 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,298 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Joaquin itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Joaquin
1 public school with 712 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAQUIN SCHOOLS | PK-12 | 712 | 12.5 |
Towns near Joaquin
- Logansport, LA3.3 mi · 1,340 people · home $126,600
- Tenaha, TX11.7 mi · 989 people · home $91,500
- Center, TX14.2 mi · 5,221 people · home $83,300
- Timpson, TX20.8 mi · 989 people · home $82,000
- Mansfield, LA21.0 mi · 4,714 people · home $112,100
- Carthage, TX21.3 mi · 6,569 people · home $164,200
- Stonewall, LA25.4 mi · 2,273 people · home $277,300
- Garrison, TX27.9 mi · 789 people · home $91,300
Joaquin questions
Is Joaquin, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Joaquin scores better for retirees than 66% of Texas towns and quieter than 65%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Joaquin?
The median owner-occupied home in Joaquin is valued at $52,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,625, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $663 a month.
What is the weather like in Joaquin?
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 35.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Joaquin get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joaquin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on February 12, 1950. 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)