The Town FilesSpur, Texas
City in Dickens County · population 863 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $53,500
- Household income
- $40,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 44.7
Spur is a city of 863 people in Dickens County, Texas. The median home is worth $53,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 97% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Texas towns.
- #5 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #19 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #19 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
- #20 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Cheapest Homes
- #23 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Texas
How Spur 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 Spur is worth $53,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $40,000, which is more affordable than 96% of Texas towns. Median rent is $715 a month. 75.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Spur | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $53,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $715 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $40,000 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 75.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.0% | — |
Who lives in Spur
| People | Spur | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Spur
July highs average 94.9°F and January lows 26.6°F. About 22.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.9 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spur since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 6, 1989 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 28, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 1, 2018.
Severe weather in Dickens County since 1996
Dickens County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, 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 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Dickens County
Dickens County had 469 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,702 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Spur itself the ACS puts it at 19.5%.
Public schools in Spur
1 public school with 205 students, about 8.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPUR SCHOOL | PK-12 | 205 | 8.5 |
Towns near Spur
- Jayton, TX22.3 mi · 511 people · home $121,300
- Crosbyton, TX25.0 mi · 1,492 people · home $59,200
Spur questions
Is Spur, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Spur scores better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns and quieter than 97%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.7).
How much does a house cost in Spur?
The median owner-occupied home in Spur is valued at $53,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,000, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $715 a month.
What is the weather like in Spur?
July highs average 94.9°F and January lows 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.5 inches of precipitation a year and 2.9 inches of snow.
Does Spur get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spur since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 6, 1989. 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)