The Town FilesQuanah, Texas
City in Hardeman County · population 2,279 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $71,100
- Household income
- $51,161
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 47.3
Quanah is a city of 2,279 people in Hardeman County, Texas. The median home is worth $71,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Texas towns, easier by car than 89% of Texas towns, quieter than 85% of Texas towns.
How Quanah 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 Quanah is worth $71,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $51,161, which is more affordable than 95% of Texas towns. Median rent is $666 a month. 73.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quanah | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $666 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $51,161 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 73.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.4% | — |
Who lives in Quanah
| People | Quanah | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 13.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Quanah
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 27.0°F. About 25.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quanah since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 18, 1970 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 101 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 18, 1992.
Severe weather in Hardeman County since 1996
Hardeman County has been included in 16 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 |
| August 18, 2019 | Fire | FM-5288: Copper Breaks Fire |
Jobs and pay in Hardeman County
Hardeman County had 1,314 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,453 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Quanah itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Quanah
3 public schools with 469 students, about 8.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| REAGAN EL | PK-5 | 219 | 10.0 |
| QUANAH H S | 9-12 | 143 | 6.2 |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 107 | 9.7 |
Towns near Quanah
- Chillicothe, TX13.3 mi · 549 people · home $65,500
- Crowell, TX21.6 mi · 769 people · home $59,500
- Vernon, TX27.3 mi · 10,078 people · home $87,000
- Hollis, OK29.0 mi · 1,795 people · home $64,000
Quanah questions
Is Quanah, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quanah scores better for retirees than 94% of Texas towns and quieter than 85%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Quanah?
The median owner-occupied home in Quanah is valued at $71,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,161, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $666 a month.
What is the weather like in Quanah?
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 27.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 25.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Quanah get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quanah since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 18, 1970. 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)