The Town FilesRedwater, Texas
City in Bowie County · population 853 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,600
- Household income
- $49,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 36.1
Redwater is a city of 853 people in Bowie County, Texas. The median home is worth $110,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Texas towns, better transit than 83% of Texas towns, hipper than 73% of Texas towns.
How Redwater 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 Redwater is worth $110,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $49,167, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $883 a month. 63.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Redwater | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $883 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $49,167 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 63.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Redwater
| People | Redwater | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Redwater
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 35.1°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redwater since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 1, 1977 about 7.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 17 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 85 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 14, 2003.
Severe weather in Bowie County since 1996
Bowie County has been included in 27 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 Bowie County
Bowie County had 42,229 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,061 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Redwater itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Redwater
4 public schools with 1,109 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDWATER H S | 9-12 | 351 | 9.2 |
| REDWATER EL | PK-3 | 338 | 11.3 |
| REDWATER INT | 4-6 | 251 | 13.2 |
| REDWATER J H | 7-8 | 169 | 10.6 |
Towns near Redwater
- Maud, TX5.7 mi · 977 people · home $96,800
- Hooks, TX8.0 mi · 2,518 people · home $69,800
- Wake Village, TX8.6 mi · 5,945 people · home $186,000
- Nash, TX9.2 mi · 3,814 people · home $156,200
- Red Lick, TX10.2 mi · 946 people · home $320,800
- Texarkana, TX11.6 mi · 36,193 people · home $171,500
- New Boston, TX11.9 mi · 4,612 people · home $111,500
- Queen City, TX15.5 mi · 1,397 people · home $116,300
Redwater questions
Is Redwater, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Redwater scores better for retirees than 71% of Texas towns and quieter than 66%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Redwater?
The median owner-occupied home in Redwater is valued at $110,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,167, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $883 a month.
What is the weather like in Redwater?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Redwater get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redwater since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 1, 1977. 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)