The Town FilesJones Creek, Texas
Village in Brazoria County · population 1,975 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $182,300
- Household income
- $72,847
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 33.5
Jones Creek is a village of 1,975 people in Brazoria County, Texas. The median home is worth $182,300, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Texas towns, quieter than 85% of Texas towns, easier by car than 82% of Texas towns.
How Jones Creek 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 Jones Creek is worth $182,300, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $72,847, which is more affordable than 66% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,086 a month. 92.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jones Creek | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,086 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $72,847 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 92.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jones Creek
| People | Jones Creek | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Jones Creek
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 46.2°F. About 49.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jones Creek since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 18, 1966 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on March 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Brazoria County since 1996
Brazoria County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Brazoria County
Brazoria County had 122,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,223 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Jones Creek itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Jones Creek
1 public school with 251 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| S F AUSTIN EL | PK-6 | 251 | 12.0 |
Towns near Jones Creek
- Lake Jackson, TX5.3 mi · 28,177 people · home $250,100
- Clute, TX5.5 mi · 10,604 people · home $271,700
- Freeport, TX7.1 mi · 10,696 people · home $135,900
- Richwood, TX7.3 mi · 4,781 people · home $249,600
- Brazoria, TX7.5 mi · 2,866 people · home $162,400
- Oyster Creek, TX8.8 mi · 1,173 people · home $164,500
- Surfside Beach, TX11.3 mi · 640 people · home $337,700
- Bailey's Prairie, TX12.1 mi · 775 people · home $396,600
Jones Creek questions
Is Jones Creek, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jones Creek scores better for retirees than 64% of Texas towns and quieter than 85%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in Jones Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in Jones Creek is valued at $182,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,847, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,086 a month.
What is the weather like in Jones Creek?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 46.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Jones Creek get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jones Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 18, 1966. 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)