The Town FilesLa Vernia, Texas
City in Wilson County · population 1,077 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $347,400
- Household income
- $76,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 49.1
La Vernia is a city of 1,077 people in Wilson County, Texas. The median home is worth $347,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 81% of Texas towns, quieter than 79% of Texas towns.
How La Vernia 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 La Vernia is worth $347,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $76,250, which is more affordable than 8% of Texas towns. Median rent is $993 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Vernia | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $993 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $76,250 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in La Vernia
| People | La Vernia | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 15.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 35.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in La Vernia
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 39.0°F. About 31.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 130 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Vernia since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 19, 2000 about 1.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 8, 1969.
Severe weather in Wilson County since 1996
Wilson County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Wilson County
Wilson County had 9,578 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,619 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in La Vernia itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in La Vernia
4 public schools with 3,467 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA VERNIA H S | 9-12 | 1,006 | 16.0 |
| LA VERNIA PRI | PK-2 | 842 | 17.5 |
| LA VERNIA J H | 6-8 | 836 | 20.9 |
| LA VERNIA INT | 3-5 | 783 | 16.0 |
Towns near La Vernia
- St. Hedwig, TX6.7 mi · 2,227 people · home $282,100
- New Berlin, TX9.4 mi · 656 people · home $434,500
- Stockdale, TX12.7 mi · 1,413 people · home $173,300
- China Grove, TX13.5 mi · 1,141 people · home $359,800
- Elmendorf, TX13.7 mi · 1,862 people · home $161,300
- Floresville, TX14.5 mi · 7,203 people · home $241,000
- Marion, TX15.2 mi · 1,034 people · home $162,100
- Randolph AFB, TX15.3 mi · 1,280 people · home —
La Vernia questions
Is La Vernia, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Vernia scores better for retirees than 59% of Texas towns and quieter than 79%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.1).
How much does a house cost in La Vernia?
The median owner-occupied home in La Vernia is valued at $347,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,250, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $993 a month.
What is the weather like in La Vernia?
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 39.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does La Vernia get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Vernia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 19, 2000. 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)