The Town FilesNew Summerfield, Texas
City in Cherokee County · population 843 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $84,300
- Household income
- $54,716
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 34.3
New Summerfield is a city of 843 people in Cherokee County, Texas. The median home is worth $84,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Texas towns, better for families than 77% of Texas towns, quieter than 76% of Texas towns.
How New Summerfield 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 New Summerfield is worth $84,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $54,716, which is more affordable than 94% of Texas towns. Median rent is $970 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Summerfield | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $970 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $54,716 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Summerfield
| People | New Summerfield | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 35.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in New Summerfield
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 33.8°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Summerfield since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 6, 2003 about 8.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 79 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 11, 1980.
Severe weather in Cherokee County since 1996
Cherokee County has been included in 28 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 Cherokee County
Cherokee County had 14,922 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,098 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in New Summerfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in New Summerfield
1 public school with 511 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW SUMMERFIELD SCHOOL | PK-12 | 511 | 11.1 |
Towns near New Summerfield
- Jacksonville, TX9.0 mi · 13,997 people · home $119,800
- Troup, TX11.4 mi · 2,006 people · home $159,400
- Rusk, TX12.8 mi · 5,285 people · home $157,400
- Bullard, TX16.4 mi · 3,318 people · home $247,100
- Arp, TX17.3 mi · 892 people · home $106,100
- Whitehouse, TX17.8 mi · 8,257 people · home $253,800
- Cushing, TX19.8 mi · 557 people · home $136,700
- Shadybrook, TX20.6 mi · 2,400 people · home $232,300
New Summerfield questions
Is New Summerfield, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Summerfield scores better for retirees than 43% of Texas towns and quieter than 76%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in New Summerfield?
The median owner-occupied home in New Summerfield is valued at $84,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,716, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $970 a month.
What is the weather like in New Summerfield?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does New Summerfield get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Summerfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 6, 2003. 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)