The Town FilesMertzon, Texas
City in Irion County · population 747 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,400
- Household income
- $67,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 36.9
Mertzon is a city of 747 people in Irion County, Texas. The median home is worth $134,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Texas towns, better for families than 94% of Texas towns, quieter than 94% of Texas towns.
How Mertzon 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 Mertzon is worth $134,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $67,500, which is more affordable than 80% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,633 a month. 80.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mertzon | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,633 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $67,500 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 80.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Mertzon
| People | Mertzon | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Mertzon
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 29.3°F. About 21.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mertzon since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 21, 1971 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 9, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 4, 2006.
Severe weather in Irion County since 1996
Irion 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 Irion County
Irion County had 788 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $97,418 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Mertzon itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Mertzon
2 public schools with 337 students, about 9.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRION EL | PK-6 | 200 | 10.5 |
| IRION H S | 7-12 | 137 | 7.6 |
Towns near Mertzon
- San Angelo, TX25.1 mi · 99,893 people · home $187,600
- Carlsbad, TX26.4 mi · 622 people · home $74,600
- Grape Creek, TX27.3 mi · 3,594 people · home $119,500
Mertzon questions
Is Mertzon, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mertzon scores better for retirees than 75% of Texas towns and quieter than 94%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Mertzon?
The median owner-occupied home in Mertzon is valued at $134,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,500, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $2,633 a month.
What is the weather like in Mertzon?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 29.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Mertzon get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mertzon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 21, 1971. 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)