The Town FilesMiles, Texas
City in Runnels County · population 875 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,800
- Household income
- $74,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 37.0
Miles is a city of 875 people in Runnels County, Texas. The median home is worth $203,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns, better for families than 88% of Texas towns.
How Miles 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 Miles is worth $203,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $74,000, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $805 a month. 69.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Miles | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $805 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 69.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.3% | — |
Who lives in Miles
| People | Miles | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Miles
July highs average 95.5°F and January lows 31.2°F. About 23.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miles since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 18, 2019 about 7.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 18, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 7, 2023.
Severe weather in Runnels County since 1996
Runnels 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 |
| March 14, 2008 | Fire | EM-3284: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Runnels County
Runnels County had 3,047 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,873 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Miles itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Miles
3 public schools with 506 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILES EL | PK-6 | 281 | 13.4 |
| MILES H S | 7-12 | 223 | 9.7 |
| FAIRVIEW ACCELERATED | 9-12 | 2 | — |
Towns near Miles
- Ballinger, TX16.6 mi · 3,619 people · home $109,400
- San Angelo, TX19.1 mi · 99,893 people · home $187,600
- Bronte, TX20.8 mi · 933 people · home $146,900
- Grape Creek, TX21.3 mi · 3,594 people · home $119,500
- Carlsbad, TX26.8 mi · 622 people · home $74,600
- Robert Lee, TX26.9 mi · 1,027 people · home $65,000
- Winters, TX27.5 mi · 2,345 people · home $55,100
Miles questions
Is Miles, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Miles scores better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns and quieter than 70%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Miles?
The median owner-occupied home in Miles is valued at $203,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,000, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $805 a month.
What is the weather like in Miles?
July highs average 95.5°F and January lows 31.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Miles get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miles since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 18, 2019. 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)