The Town FilesVega, Texas
City in Oldham County · population 879 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,000
- Household income
- $78,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 38.2
Vega is a city of 879 people in Oldham County, Texas. The median home is worth $131,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 88% of Texas towns, better for families than 87% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 83% of Texas towns.
How Vega 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 Vega is worth $131,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $78,125, which is more affordable than 88% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,107 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vega | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,107 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $78,125 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Vega
| People | Vega | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Vega
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 19.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.7 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vega since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 16, 1989 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on June 22, 2020.
Severe weather in Oldham County since 1996
Oldham County has been included in 13 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 Oldham County
Oldham County had 857 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,289 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Vega itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Vega
3 public schools with 351 students, about 9.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEGA EL | PK-4 | 135 | 13.5 |
| VEGA H S | 9-12 | 112 | 6.6 |
| VEGA J H | 5-8 | 104 | 11.6 |
Towns near Vega
- Bushland, TX21.1 mi · 2,234 people · home $424,900
- Hereford, TX29.3 mi · 14,972 people · home $109,700
Vega questions
Is Vega, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vega scores better for retirees than 83% of Texas towns and quieter than 62%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Vega?
The median owner-occupied home in Vega is valued at $131,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,125, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $1,107 a month.
What is the weather like in Vega?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.2 inches of precipitation a year and 11.7 inches of snow.
Does Vega get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vega since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 16, 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)