The Town FilesOld River-Winfree, Texas
City in Chambers County · population 1,315 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $124,700
- Household income
- $72,188
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 31.1
Old River-Winfree is a city of 1,315 people in Chambers County, Texas. The median home is worth $124,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 85% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 73% of Texas towns.
How Old River-Winfree 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 Old River-Winfree is worth $124,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $72,188, which is more affordable than 88% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,430 a month. 83.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Old River-Winfree | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,430 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $72,188 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Old River-Winfree
| People | Old River-Winfree | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Old River-Winfree
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 41.4°F. About 64.7 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 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Old River-Winfree since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 24, 2023 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Chambers County since 1996
Chambers County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Chambers County
Chambers County had 22,140 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,934 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Old River-Winfree itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Towns near Old River-Winfree
- Mont Belvieu, TX3.3 mi · 7,654 people · home $411,000
- Cove, TX4.3 mi · 525 people · home $280,800
- Beach City, TX9.4 mi · 3,221 people · home $496,900
- Baytown, TX11.3 mi · 83,701 people · home $197,300
- Liberty, TX11.6 mi · 8,279 people · home $175,300
- Dayton, TX11.6 mi · 8,777 people · home $227,600
- Anahuac, TX11.7 mi · 1,980 people · home $226,900
- Ames, TX12.9 mi · 937 people · home $203,600
Old River-Winfree questions
Is Old River-Winfree, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Old River-Winfree scores better for retirees than 17% of Texas towns and quieter than 52%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.1).
How much does a house cost in Old River-Winfree?
The median owner-occupied home in Old River-Winfree is valued at $124,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,188, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $1,430 a month.
What is the weather like in Old River-Winfree?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 41.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Old River-Winfree get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Old River-Winfree since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 24, 2023. 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)