The Town FilesPoth, Texas
Town in Wilson County · population 1,819 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $225,000
- Household income
- $72,404
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 31.9
Poth is a town of 1,819 people in Wilson County, Texas. The median home is worth $225,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 95% of Texas towns, easier by car than 92% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns.
How Poth 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 Poth is worth $225,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $72,404, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 63.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Poth | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $72,404 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 63.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Poth
| People | Poth | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Poth
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 39.0°F. About 31.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 130 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Poth since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 30, 2015 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 30, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 11, 1986.
Severe weather in Wilson County since 1996
Wilson County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: 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 Wilson County
Wilson County had 9,578 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,619 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Poth itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Poth
3 public schools with 948 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTH EL | PK-5 | 441 | 12.3 |
| POTH H S | 9-12 | 287 | 11.5 |
| POTH J H | 6-8 | 220 | 12.2 |
Towns near Poth
- Falls City, TX7.2 mi · 514 people · home $174,100
- Floresville, TX7.3 mi · 7,203 people · home $241,000
- Stockdale, TX13.3 mi · 1,413 people · home $173,300
- Karnes City, TX16.9 mi · 3,111 people · home $93,400
- Elmendorf, TX19.3 mi · 1,862 people · home $161,300
- La Vernia, TX19.6 mi · 1,077 people · home $347,400
- Sandy Oaks, TX21.2 mi · 5,075 people · home $120,300
- Kenedy, TX22.8 mi · 3,473 people · home $140,300
Poth questions
Is Poth, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Poth scores better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns and quieter than 73%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Poth?
The median owner-occupied home in Poth is valued at $225,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,404, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Poth?
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 39.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Poth get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Poth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 30, 2015. 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)