The Town FilesMyrtle Springs, Texas
Community in Van Zandt County · population 954 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $308,700
- Household income
- $47,188
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 47.2
Myrtle Springs is a community of 954 people in Van Zandt County, Texas. The median home is worth $308,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 86% of Texas towns, hipper than 86% of Texas towns, quieter than 71% of Texas towns.
How Myrtle Springs 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 Myrtle Springs is worth $308,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $47,188, which is more affordable than 2% of Texas towns. 69.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Myrtle Springs | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $308,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $47,188 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 69.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Myrtle Springs
| People | Myrtle Springs | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 16.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Myrtle Springs
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 34.8°F. About 44.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Myrtle Springs since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 29, 2017 about 4.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 20, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on June 22, 1955.
Severe weather in Van Zandt County since 1996
Van Zandt County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Van Zandt County
Van Zandt County had 12,815 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,624 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Myrtle Springs itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Myrtle Springs
- Edgewood, TX5.6 mi · 1,530 people · home $225,000
- Canton, TX6.4 mi · 4,229 people · home $219,900
- Wills Point, TX7.1 mi · 3,747 people · home $189,700
- Grand Saline, TX13.6 mi · 3,107 people · home $119,600
- Elmo, TX14.9 mi · 803 people · home $199,200
- Van, TX18.7 mi · 2,664 people · home $169,900
- Oak Ridge, TX19.3 mi · 771 people · home $335,500
- East Tawakoni, TX19.6 mi · 824 people · home $168,200
Myrtle Springs questions
Is Myrtle Springs, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Myrtle Springs scores better for retirees than 86% of Texas towns and quieter than 71%. 30.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.2).
How much does a house cost in Myrtle Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Myrtle Springs is valued at $308,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,188, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Springs?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Myrtle Springs get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Myrtle Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 29, 2017. 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)