The Town FilesLorenzo, Texas
City in Crosby County · population 964 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,800
- Household income
- $46,389
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 37.2
Lorenzo is a city of 964 people in Crosby County, Texas. The median home is worth $100,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Texas towns, quieter than 86% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 78% of Texas towns.
How Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo is worth $100,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $46,389, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $665 a month. 78.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lorenzo | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $665 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $46,389 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 78.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lorenzo
| People | Lorenzo | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lorenzo
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 18.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lorenzo since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 6, 1989 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 1, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 75 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 1991.
Severe weather in Crosby County since 1996
Crosby County has been included in 16 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 Crosby County
Crosby County had 1,114 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,022 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Lorenzo itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Lorenzo
1 public school with 215 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORENZO ISD | PK-12 | 215 | 8.0 |
Towns near Lorenzo
- Idalou, TX8.5 mi · 2,193 people · home $211,000
- Ralls, TX8.7 mi · 1,665 people · home $72,200
- Ransom Canyon, TX12.9 mi · 1,189 people · home $341,000
- Petersburg, TX14.3 mi · 1,014 people · home $72,700
- Slaton, TX16.9 mi · 5,858 people · home $84,600
- Crosbyton, TX17.3 mi · 1,492 people · home $59,200
- New Deal, TX18.2 mi · 730 people · home —
- Abernathy, TX21.1 mi · 2,865 people · home $176,400
Lorenzo questions
Is Lorenzo, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lorenzo scores better for retirees than 78% of Texas towns and quieter than 86%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Lorenzo?
The median owner-occupied home in Lorenzo is valued at $100,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,389, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $665 a month.
What is the weather like in Lorenzo?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.3 inches of precipitation a year and 6.6 inches of snow.
Does Lorenzo get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lorenzo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 6, 1989. 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)