The Town FilesColeman, Texas
City in Coleman County · population 3,912 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $71,900
- Household income
- $34,613
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 43.6
Coleman is a city of 3,912 people in Coleman County, Texas. The median home is worth $71,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Texas towns, hipper than 97% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Texas towns.
- #4 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #4 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #8 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Oldest Homes
- #9 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #10 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #15 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Cheapest Homes
How Coleman 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 Coleman is worth $71,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $34,613, which is more affordable than 77% of Texas towns. Median rent is $713 a month. 72.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coleman | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $713 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $34,613 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 72.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Coleman
| People | Coleman | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 36.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Coleman
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 27.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coleman since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 18, 2019 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 18, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 86 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 1, 2017.
Severe weather in Coleman County since 1996
Coleman 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 Coleman County
Coleman County had 2,172 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,041 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Coleman itself the ACS puts it at 11.6%.
Public schools in Coleman
3 public schools with 794 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLEMAN EL | PK-4 | 328 | 14.3 |
| COLEMAN J H | 5-8 | 234 | 12.3 |
| COLEMAN H S | 9-12 | 232 | 10.1 |
Towns near Coleman
- Brownwood, TX27.4 mi · 18,862 people · home $144,400
- Early, TX29.2 mi · 3,087 people · home $179,800
Coleman questions
Is Coleman, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coleman scores better for retirees than 97% of Texas towns and quieter than 68%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Coleman?
The median owner-occupied home in Coleman is valued at $71,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,613, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $713 a month.
What is the weather like in Coleman?
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Coleman get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coleman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 18, 2019. 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)