The Town FilesMilam, Texas
Community in Sabine County · population 1,355 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $206,300
- Household income
- $50,781
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 63.3
Milam is a community of 1,355 people in Sabine County, Texas. The median home is worth $206,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Texas towns, quieter than 94% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 87% of Texas towns.
How Milam 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 Milam is worth $206,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $50,781, which is more affordable than 14% of Texas towns. 90.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milam | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $50,781 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 90.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 29.9% | — |
Who lives in Milam
| People | Milam | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 19.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 30.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Milam
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 35.3°F. About 56.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milam since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 20, 1974 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Sabine County since 1996
Sabine County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Sabine County
Sabine County had 2,437 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,932 a year. Unemployment was 6.8% in 2023; in Milam itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Towns near Milam
- Hemphill, TX8.3 mi · 1,029 people · home $125,700
- Zwolle, LA15.7 mi · 1,638 people · home $75,900
- Pineland, TX17.8 mi · 888 people · home $80,700
- Florien, LA19.3 mi · 553 people · home $121,400
- Many, LA19.9 mi · 2,571 people · home $116,600
- San Augustine, TX19.9 mi · 1,920 people · home $98,400
- Anacoco, LA29.1 mi · 851 people · home $211,500
- Sam Rayburn, TX29.3 mi · 1,273 people · home $255,200
Milam questions
Is Milam, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milam scores better for retirees than 87% of Texas towns and quieter than 94%. 43.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 63.3).
How much does a house cost in Milam?
The median owner-occupied home in Milam is valued at $206,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,781, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Milam?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Milam get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milam since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 20, 1974. 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)