The Town FilesBrownfield, Texas
City in Terry County · population 8,936 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,600
- Household income
- $42,150
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 37.9
Brownfield is a city of 8,936 people in Terry County, Texas. The median home is worth $100,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100).
How Brownfield 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 Brownfield is worth $100,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $42,150, which is more affordable than 69% of Texas towns. Median rent is $811 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brownfield | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $811 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $42,150 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brownfield
| People | Brownfield | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Brownfield
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 26.7°F. About 18.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brownfield since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 3, 1981 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 8, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 83 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 29, 2025.
Severe weather in Terry County since 1996
Terry County has been included in 15 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 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Terry County
Terry County had 3,115 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,669 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Brownfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Brownfield
5 public schools with 1,655 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAK GROVE EL | K-5 | 663 | 14.7 |
| BROWNFIELD H S | 9-12 | 467 | 10.9 |
| BROWNFIELD MIDDLE | 6-8 | 359 | 12.0 |
| COLONIAL HEIGHTS EL | PK-PK | 137 | 17.1 |
| BROWNFIELD EDUCATION CENTER | 9-12 | 29 | 14.5 |
Towns near Brownfield
- Wolfforth, TX27.7 mi · 5,521 people · home $260,200
- Levelland, TX28.5 mi · 12,652 people · home $140,400
Brownfield questions
Is Brownfield, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brownfield scores better for retirees than 39% of Texas towns and quieter than 51%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Brownfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Brownfield is valued at $100,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,150, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $811 a month.
What is the weather like in Brownfield?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.1 inches of precipitation a year and 5.0 inches of snow.
Does Brownfield get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brownfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 3, 1981. 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)