The Town FilesSilverton, Texas
City in Briscoe County · population 629 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $77,900
- Household income
- $42,963
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 49.2
Silverton is a city of 629 people in Briscoe County, Texas. The median home is worth $77,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 95% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Texas towns.
How Silverton 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 Silverton is worth $77,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $42,963, which is more affordable than 86% of Texas towns. Median rent is $541 a month. 83.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Silverton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $77,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $541 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $42,963 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Silverton
| People | Silverton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Silverton
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 23.7°F. About 21.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Silverton since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 17, 1970 about 0.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 25 deaths and 84 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 24, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 7, 1962.
Severe weather in Briscoe County since 1996
Briscoe County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 9, 2011 | Fire | DR-4029: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Briscoe County
Briscoe County had 357 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,779 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Silverton itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Silverton
1 public school with 223 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVERTON SCHOOL | PK-12 | 223 | 12.4 |
Towns near Silverton
- Lockney, TX25.3 mi · 1,498 people · home $82,600
- Kress, TX26.4 mi · 596 people · home $87,600
- Tulia, TX27.2 mi · 4,473 people · home $81,100
- Seth Ward, TX28.4 mi · 1,603 people · home $62,400
Silverton questions
Is Silverton, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Silverton scores better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns and quieter than 95%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Silverton?
The median owner-occupied home in Silverton is valued at $77,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,963, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $541 a month.
What is the weather like in Silverton?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.7 inches of precipitation a year and 9.2 inches of snow.
Does Silverton get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Silverton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 17, 1970. 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)