The Town FilesStephenville, Texas
City in Erath County · population 20,897 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $241,300
- Household income
- $53,015
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 25.1
Stephenville is a city of 20,897 people in Erath County, Texas. The median home is worth $241,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 97% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 97% of Texas towns.
How Stephenville 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 Stephenville is worth $241,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $53,015, which is more affordable than 8% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,134 a month. 44.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stephenville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,134 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $53,015 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 44.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Stephenville
| People | Stephenville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 16.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Stephenville
July highs average 97.3°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 34.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stephenville since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 31, 1976 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 8, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 96 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 26, 2015.
Severe weather in Erath County since 1996
Erath County has been included in 18 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 Erath County
Erath County had 18,590 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,473 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Stephenville itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Stephenville
11 public schools with 4,385 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHENVILLE H S | 9-12 | 1,115 | 13.6 |
| HENDERSON J H | 7-8 | 553 | 12.6 |
| HOOK EL | 3-4 | 552 | 13.1 |
| GILBERT INT | 5-6 | 528 | 12.6 |
| CHAMBERLIN EL | 1-2 | 488 | 14.4 |
| CENTRAL EL | PK-K | 442 | 15.8 |
| HUCKABAY SCHOOL | PK-12 | 330 | 13.8 |
| THREE WAY PK-8 | PK-8 | 162 | 16.2 |
| MORGAN MILL EL | PK-8 | 122 | 12.2 |
| HUSTON ACADEMY (charter) | 9-12 | 50 | 10.0 |
| THREE WAY H S | 9-12 | 43 | 4.8 |
Towns near Stephenville
- Dublin, TX11.2 mi · 3,359 people · home $149,300
- Glen Rose, TX27.7 mi · 2,659 people · home $261,000
- Oak Trail Shores, TX29.5 mi · 2,979 people · home $121,400
Stephenville questions
Is Stephenville, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stephenville scores better for retirees than 41% of Texas towns and quieter than 8%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.1).
How much does a house cost in Stephenville?
The median owner-occupied home in Stephenville is valued at $241,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,015, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,134 a month.
What is the weather like in Stephenville?
July highs average 97.3°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Stephenville get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stephenville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 31, 1976. 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)