The Town FilesRoby, Texas
City in Fisher County · population 591 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $45,800
- Household income
- $59,758
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 36.9
Roby is a city of 591 people in Fisher County, Texas. The median home is worth $45,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 93% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns, easier by car than 88% of Texas towns.
- #8 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Texas
- #8 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #8 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Cheapest Homes
- #10 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Texas
- #32 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #32 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Roby 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 Roby is worth $45,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 0.8 times the median household income of $59,758, which is more affordable than 100% of Texas towns. Median rent is $593 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roby | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $45,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $593 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $59,758 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Roby
| People | Roby | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 14.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 18.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Roby
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 33.5°F. About 23.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 55 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roby since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 12, 1967 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 103 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 25, 1986.
Severe weather in Fisher County since 1996
Fisher County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| June 11, 2016 | Flood | DR-4272: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fisher County
Fisher County had 830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,526 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Roby itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Roby
1 public school with 307 students, about 9.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBY CISD | PK-12 | 307 | 9.3 |
Towns near Roby
- Rotan, TX9.0 mi · 1,332 people · home $54,000
- Hamlin, TX17.4 mi · 1,831 people · home $73,200
- Sweetwater, TX19.2 mi · 10,622 people · home $80,800
- Roscoe, TX22.8 mi · 1,271 people · home $90,500
- Anson, TX28.1 mi · 2,294 people · home $74,800
- Merkel, TX28.7 mi · 2,471 people · home $115,100
- Aspermont, TX28.7 mi · 789 people · home $39,000
Roby questions
Is Roby, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roby scores better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns and quieter than 93%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Roby?
The median owner-occupied home in Roby is valued at $45,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,758, so homes cost about 0.8 times income. Median rent is $593 a month.
What is the weather like in Roby?
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.5 inches of precipitation a year and 3.5 inches of snow.
Does Roby get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 12, 1967. 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)