The Town FilesTahoka, Texas
City in Lynn County · population 2,375 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $128,200
- Household income
- $62,039
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 38.8
Tahoka is a city of 2,375 people in Lynn County, Texas. The median home is worth $128,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 92% of Texas towns, more walkable than 75% of Texas towns, easier by car than 75% of Texas towns.
How Tahoka 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 Tahoka is worth $128,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $62,039, which is more affordable than 77% of Texas towns. Median rent is $978 a month. 70.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tahoka | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $128,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $978 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $62,039 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 70.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Tahoka
| People | Tahoka | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Tahoka
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 20.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tahoka since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 24, 1957 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 5, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 22, 1973.
Severe weather in Lynn County since 1996
Lynn County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And 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 Lynn County
Lynn County had 1,489 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,219 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Tahoka itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Tahoka
3 public schools with 579 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAHOKA EL | PK-5 | 276 | 12.0 |
| TAHOKA H S | 9-12 | 169 | 9.4 |
| TAHOKA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 134 | 12.2 |
Towns near Tahoka
- O'Donnell, TX13.9 mi · 704 people · home $67,600
- Slaton, TX21.2 mi · 5,858 people · home $84,600
- Post, TX24.0 mi · 4,790 people · home $49,200
- Ransom Canyon, TX26.1 mi · 1,189 people · home $341,000
- Meadow, TX26.6 mi · 601 people · home $80,900
- Wolfforth, TX26.7 mi · 5,521 people · home $260,200
- Brownfield, TX27.7 mi · 8,936 people · home $100,600
- Lubbock, TX28.0 mi · 257,141 people · home $212,400
Tahoka questions
Is Tahoka, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tahoka scores better for retirees than 50% of Texas towns and quieter than 56%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Tahoka?
The median owner-occupied home in Tahoka is valued at $128,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,039, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $978 a month.
What is the weather like in Tahoka?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.7 inches of precipitation a year and 4.6 inches of snow.
Does Tahoka get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tahoka since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 24, 1957. 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)