The Town FilesDaingerfield, Texas
City in Morris County · population 2,522 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,200
- Household income
- $57,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 36.3
Daingerfield is a city of 2,522 people in Morris County, Texas. The median home is worth $100,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 96% of Texas towns, more walkable than 86% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Texas towns.
How Daingerfield 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 Daingerfield is worth $100,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $57,500, which is more affordable than 88% of Texas towns. Median rent is $920 a month. 60.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Daingerfield | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $920 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $57,500 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 60.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Daingerfield
| People | Daingerfield | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Daingerfield
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 35.0°F. About 47.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Daingerfield since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on November 4, 2022 about 3.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 28, 2014.
Severe weather in Morris County since 1996
Morris County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Morris County
Morris County had 3,380 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,087 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Daingerfield itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Daingerfield
4 public schools with 1,022 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAINGERFIELD H S | 9-12 | 326 | 9.9 |
| WEST EL | PK-2 | 268 | 14.1 |
| SOUTH EL | 3-5 | 216 | 11.4 |
| DAINGERFIELD J H | 6-8 | 212 | 8.2 |
Towns near Daingerfield
- Pittsburg, TX14.1 mi · 4,335 people · home $119,200
- Mount Pleasant, TX16.9 mi · 16,047 people · home $170,700
- Gilmer, TX24.2 mi · 4,843 people · home $166,700
Daingerfield questions
Is Daingerfield, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Daingerfield scores better for retirees than 39% of Texas towns and quieter than 25%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Daingerfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Daingerfield is valued at $100,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,500, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $920 a month.
What is the weather like in Daingerfield?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 35.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Daingerfield get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Daingerfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on November 4, 2022. 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)