The Town FilesMiami, Texas
City in Roberts County · population 539 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $122,500
- Household income
- $65,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 39.4
Miami is a city of 539 people in Roberts County, Texas. The median home is worth $122,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 97% of Texas towns, better for families than 88% of Texas towns, hipper than 87% of Texas towns.
How Miami 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 Miami is worth $122,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $65,000, which is more affordable than 83% of Texas towns. Median rent is $845 a month. 92.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Miami | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $845 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 92.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Miami
| People | Miami | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 32.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Miami
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 24.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on November 16, 2015 about 9.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 24, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 92 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 24, 2003.
Severe weather in Roberts County since 1996
Roberts County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2024 | Fire | FM-5488: Smokehouse Creek Fire |
| 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 Roberts County
Roberts County had 179 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,289 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Miami itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Miami
1 public school with 198 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI SCHOOL | PK-12 | 198 | 10.4 |
Towns near Miami
- Pampa, TX20.7 mi · 16,867 people · home $100,700
- Canadian, TX20.8 mi · 2,339 people · home $161,600
- Wheeler, TX26.9 mi · 1,487 people · home $159,000
Miami questions
Is Miami, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Miami scores better for retirees than 71% of Texas towns and quieter than 97%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Miami?
The median owner-occupied home in Miami is valued at $122,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,000, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $845 a month.
What is the weather like in Miami?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.2 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Miami get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on November 16, 2015. 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)