The Town FilesVan Horn, Texas
Town in Culberson County · population 1,941 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,300
- Household income
- $59,707
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 39.8
Van Horn is a town of 1,941 people in Culberson County, Texas. The median home is worth $94,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 99% of Texas towns, easier by car than 93% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns.
- #3 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #9 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Texas
- #11 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #39 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #39 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
How Van Horn 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 Van Horn is worth $94,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $59,707, which is more affordable than 91% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,043 a month. 67.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Van Horn | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,043 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $59,707 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 67.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Van Horn
| People | Van Horn | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 12.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 16.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Van Horn
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 30.0°F. About 10.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Van Horn since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 7, 2023.
Severe weather in Culberson County since 1996
Culberson County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| 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 |
| July 1, 2011 | Fire | DR-1999: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Culberson County
Culberson County had 1,547 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $92,909 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Van Horn itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Van Horn
1 public school with 393 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN HORN SCHOOL | PK-12 | 393 | 10.9 |
Van Horn questions
Is Van Horn, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Van Horn scores better for retirees than 92% of Texas towns and quieter than 99%. 25.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Van Horn?
The median owner-occupied home in Van Horn is valued at $94,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,707, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $1,043 a month.
What is the weather like in Van Horn?
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 30.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Van Horn get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Van Horn in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)