The Town FilesStockdale, Texas
City in Wilson County · population 1,413 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,300
- Household income
- $52,532
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 42.8
Stockdale is a city of 1,413 people in Wilson County, Texas. The median home is worth $173,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Texas towns, easier by car than 95% of Texas towns, quieter than 93% of Texas towns.
How Stockdale 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 Stockdale is worth $173,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $52,532, which is more affordable than 36% of Texas towns. Median rent is $917 a month. 61.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stockdale | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $917 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $52,532 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 61.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stockdale
| People | Stockdale | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 16.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 36.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Stockdale
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 38.3°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 121 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockdale since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on October 26, 2023 about 3.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 20, 2001.
Severe weather in Wilson County since 1996
Wilson County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Wilson County
Wilson County had 9,578 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,619 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Stockdale itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Stockdale
3 public schools with 859 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STOCKDALE EL | PK-5 | 404 | 13.9 |
| STOCKDALE H S | 9-12 | 274 | 11.0 |
| STOCKDALE J H | 6-8 | 181 | 10.6 |
Towns near Stockdale
- Nixon, TX12.2 mi · 2,341 people · home $74,900
- La Vernia, TX12.7 mi · 1,077 people · home $347,400
- Poth, TX13.3 mi · 1,819 people · home $225,000
- Floresville, TX13.6 mi · 7,203 people · home $241,000
- Falls City, TX17.9 mi · 514 people · home $174,100
- St. Hedwig, TX19.4 mi · 2,227 people · home $282,100
- New Berlin, TX19.6 mi · 656 people · home $434,500
- Elmendorf, TX21.7 mi · 1,862 people · home $161,300
Stockdale questions
Is Stockdale, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stockdale scores better for retirees than 57% of Texas towns and quieter than 93%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Stockdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Stockdale is valued at $173,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,532, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $917 a month.
What is the weather like in Stockdale?
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 38.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Stockdale get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on October 26, 2023. 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)