The Town FilesSan Augustine, Texas
City in San Augustine County · population 1,920 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,400
- Household income
- $27,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 52.8
San Augustine is a city of 1,920 people in San Augustine County, Texas. The median home is worth $98,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 96% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Texas towns.
How San Augustine 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 San Augustine is worth $98,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $27,500, which is more affordable than 25% of Texas towns. Median rent is $552 a month. 56.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Augustine | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $552 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $27,500 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 56.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.1% | — |
Who lives in San Augustine
| People | San Augustine | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 46.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 17.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in San Augustine
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 35.4°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Augustine since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 19, 1991 about 2.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 24, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 20, 2003.
Severe weather in San Augustine County since 1996
San Augustine County has been included in 26 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 San Augustine County
San Augustine County had 2,014 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,270 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in San Augustine itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in San Augustine
2 public schools with 622 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN AUGUSTINE H S | 6-12 | 336 | 9.6 |
| SAN AUGUSTINE EL | PK-5 | 286 | 14.3 |
Towns near San Augustine
- Center, TX18.6 mi · 5,221 people · home $83,300
- Milam, TX19.9 mi · 1,355 people · home $206,300
- Hemphill, TX20.0 mi · 1,029 people · home $125,700
- Pineland, TX21.1 mi · 888 people · home $80,700
- Zwolle, LA28.7 mi · 1,638 people · home $75,900
- Tenaha, TX29.7 mi · 989 people · home $91,500
San Augustine questions
Is San Augustine, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Augustine scores better for retirees than 96% of Texas towns and quieter than 64%. 26.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in San Augustine?
The median owner-occupied home in San Augustine is valued at $98,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,500, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $552 a month.
What is the weather like in San Augustine?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 35.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does San Augustine get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Augustine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 19, 1991. 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)