The Town FilesMcCamey, Texas
City in Upton County · population 1,831 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,000
- Household income
- $43,203
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 40.1
McCamey is a city of 1,831 people in Upton County, Texas. The median home is worth $96,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 84% of Texas towns, easier by car than 84% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Texas towns.
How McCamey 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 McCamey is worth $96,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $43,203, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,176 a month. 73.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | McCamey | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,176 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $43,203 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 73.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in McCamey
| People | McCamey | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in McCamey
July highs average 96.3°F and January lows 32.8°F. About 14.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 130 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McCamey since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 1, 1990 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 8, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 1, 1990.
Severe weather in Upton County since 1996
Upton County has been included in 13 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 |
| July 1, 2011 | Fire | DR-1999: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Upton County
Upton County had 3,975 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $87,660 a year. Unemployment was 1.7% in 2023; in McCamey itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in McCamey
3 public schools with 498 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCCAMEY PRI | PK-4 | 206 | 18.7 |
| MCCAMEY MIDDLE | 5-8 | 153 | 15.3 |
| MCCAMEY H S | 9-12 | 139 | 9.3 |
Towns near McCamey
- Rankin, TX17.8 mi · 780 people · home $127,000
- Crane, TX19.5 mi · 3,478 people · home $164,900
- Iraan, TX24.3 mi · 1,055 people · home $94,700
McCamey questions
Is McCamey, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McCamey scores better for retirees than 48% of Texas towns and quieter than 84%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in McCamey?
The median owner-occupied home in McCamey is valued at $96,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,203, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,176 a month.
What is the weather like in McCamey?
July highs average 96.3°F and January lows 32.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does McCamey get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McCamey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 1, 1990. 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)