The Town FilesQuitman, Texas
City in Wood County · population 1,942 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,100
- Household income
- $64,493
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 42.3
Quitman is a city of 1,942 people in Wood County, Texas. The median home is worth $192,100, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Texas towns, hipper than 93% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns.
How Quitman 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 Quitman is worth $192,100, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $64,493, which is more affordable than 49% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,154 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quitman | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,154 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $64,493 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Quitman
| People | Quitman | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Quitman
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 34.9°F. About 45.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quitman since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 3, 1979 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 29, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 11, 2016.
Severe weather in Wood County since 1996
Wood County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Wood County
Wood County had 10,611 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,289 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Quitman itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Public schools in Quitman
3 public schools with 1,210 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUITMAN EL | PK-5 | 586 | 14.3 |
| QUITMAN H S | 9-12 | 353 | 10.1 |
| QUITMAN J H | 6-8 | 271 | 11.3 |
Towns near Quitman
- Mineola, TX10.0 mi · 4,823 people · home $215,700
- Winnsboro, TX14.4 mi · 3,455 people · home $172,000
- Holly Lake Ranch, TX15.4 mi · 2,951 people · home $260,200
- Grand Saline, TX17.4 mi · 3,107 people · home $119,600
- Como, TX18.4 mi · 728 people · home $169,800
- Emory, TX19.5 mi · 1,251 people · home $218,100
- Hawkins, TX19.9 mi · 1,274 people · home $165,900
- Hideaway, TX20.7 mi · 3,201 people · home $335,100
Quitman questions
Is Quitman, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quitman scores better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns and quieter than 48%. 26.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Quitman?
The median owner-occupied home in Quitman is valued at $192,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,493, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,154 a month.
What is the weather like in Quitman?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Quitman get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quitman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 3, 1979. 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)