The Town FilesRobert Lee, Texas
City in Coke County · population 1,027 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $65,000
- Household income
- $34,172
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 45.5
Robert Lee is a city of 1,027 people in Coke County, Texas. The median home is worth $65,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 86% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Texas towns, easier by car than 81% of Texas towns.
How Robert Lee 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 Robert Lee is worth $65,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $34,172, which is more affordable than 83% of Texas towns. Median rent is $442 a month. 55.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Robert Lee | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $442 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $34,172 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 55.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Robert Lee
| People | Robert Lee | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 15.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Robert Lee
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 21.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 115 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robert Lee since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 3, 2024 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 2005.
Severe weather in Coke County since 1996
Coke County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Coke County
Coke County had 1,094 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,934 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Robert Lee itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Robert Lee
1 public school with 256 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT LEE SCHOOL | PK-12 | 256 | 10.2 |
Towns near Robert Lee
- Bronte, TX11.2 mi · 933 people · home $146,900
- Carlsbad, TX21.7 mi · 622 people · home $74,600
- Grape Creek, TX22.0 mi · 3,594 people · home $119,500
- Miles, TX26.9 mi · 875 people · home $203,800
- Sterling City, TX29.6 mi · 1,121 people · home $134,800
Robert Lee questions
Is Robert Lee, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Robert Lee scores better for retirees than 55% of Texas towns and quieter than 60%. 31.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Robert Lee?
The median owner-occupied home in Robert Lee is valued at $65,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,172, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $442 a month.
What is the weather like in Robert Lee?
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Robert Lee get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robert Lee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 3, 2024. 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)