The Town FilesShamrock, Texas
City in Wheeler County · population 1,789 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,000
- Household income
- $46,912
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 40.2
Shamrock is a city of 1,789 people in Wheeler County, Texas. The median home is worth $91,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 89% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 71% of Texas towns.
How Shamrock 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 Shamrock is worth $91,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $46,912, which is more affordable than 83% of Texas towns. Median rent is $958 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shamrock | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $958 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $46,912 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Shamrock
| People | Shamrock | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Shamrock
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 25.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shamrock since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 25, 1955 about 6.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 5.50 inches on June 13, 2023.
Severe weather in Wheeler County since 1996
Wheeler County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| 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 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wheeler County
Wheeler County had 1,719 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,382 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Shamrock itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Shamrock
3 public schools with 344 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAMROCK EL | PK-5 | 175 | 12.5 |
| SHAMROCK H S | 9-12 | 100 | 7.7 |
| SHAMROCK MIDDLE | 6-8 | 69 | 13.8 |
Towns near Shamrock
- Wheeler, TX15.7 mi · 1,487 people · home $159,000
- McLean, TX20.0 mi · 665 people · home $76,000
- Erick, OK21.3 mi · 1,000 people · home $82,300
- Wellington, TX25.0 mi · 1,896 people · home $87,400
Shamrock questions
Is Shamrock, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shamrock scores better for retirees than 71% of Texas towns and quieter than 89%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Shamrock?
The median owner-occupied home in Shamrock is valued at $91,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,912, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $958 a month.
What is the weather like in Shamrock?
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 25.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.1 inches of snow.
Does Shamrock get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shamrock since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 25, 1955. 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)