The Town FilesWoodsboro, Texas
Town in Refugio County · population 1,319 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,500
- Household income
- $81,914
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 30.8
Woodsboro is a town of 1,319 people in Refugio County, Texas. The median home is worth $112,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 99% of Texas towns, more seaside character than 98% of Texas towns, easier by car than 95% of Texas towns.
How Woodsboro 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 Woodsboro is worth $112,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $81,914, which is more affordable than 95% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,056 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodsboro | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,056 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $81,914 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Woodsboro
| People | Woodsboro | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Woodsboro
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 43.1°F. About 35.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodsboro since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 8, 1963 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 25, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 13, 2015.
Severe weather in Refugio County since 1996
Refugio County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Refugio County
Refugio County had 2,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,440 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Woodsboro itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Woodsboro
2 public schools with 410 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODSBORO H S | 6-12 | 230 | 11.0 |
| WOODSBORO EL | PK-5 | 180 | 12.0 |
Towns near Woodsboro
- Refugio, TX5.7 mi · 2,712 people · home $94,800
- Sinton, TX17.5 mi · 5,504 people · home $142,000
- St. Paul, TX17.7 mi · 608 people · home —
- Taft, TX18.3 mi · 2,801 people · home $124,200
- Taft Southwest, TX19.1 mi · 1,296 people · home $94,100
- Holiday Beach, TX19.9 mi · 526 people · home $350,000
- Fulton, TX20.9 mi · 1,523 people · home $140,300
- Morgan Farm, TX21.2 mi · 573 people · home $275,000
Woodsboro questions
Is Woodsboro, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodsboro scores better for retirees than 80% of Texas towns and quieter than 99%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.8).
How much does a house cost in Woodsboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodsboro is valued at $112,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,914, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $1,056 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodsboro?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 43.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Woodsboro get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodsboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 8, 1963. 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)