The Town FilesMemphis, Texas
City in Hall County · population 2,048 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $77,300
- Household income
- $47,639
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 40.6
Memphis is a city of 2,048 people in Hall County, Texas. The median home is worth $77,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 89% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Texas towns.
How Memphis 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 Memphis is worth $77,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $47,639, which is more affordable than 91% of Texas towns. Median rent is $491 a month. 72.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Memphis | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $77,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $491 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $47,639 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 72.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Memphis
| People | Memphis | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 13.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Memphis
July highs average 96.2°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 22.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Memphis since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 11, 1982 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 25, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 96 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 31, 2022.
Severe weather in Hall County since 1996
Hall County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, 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 |
| June 11, 2016 | Flood | DR-4272: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hall County
Hall County had 762 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,203 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Memphis itself the ACS puts it at 10.3%.
Public schools in Memphis
4 public schools with 400 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEMPHIS H S | 9-12 | 137 | 9.1 |
| AUSTIN EL | 1-5 | 113 | 11.3 |
| MEMPHIS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 84 | 8.4 |
| TRAVIS EL | PK-K | 66 | 22.0 |
Towns near Memphis
- Wellington, TX20.6 mi · 1,896 people · home $87,400
- Clarendon, TX24.6 mi · 1,877 people · home $103,300
- Childress, TX25.0 mi · 5,737 people · home $85,900
Memphis questions
Is Memphis, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Memphis scores better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns and quieter than 69%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Memphis?
The median owner-occupied home in Memphis is valued at $77,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,639, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $491 a month.
What is the weather like in Memphis?
July highs average 96.2°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Memphis get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Memphis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 11, 1982. 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)