The Town FilesEdna, Texas
City in Jackson County · population 5,987 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,800
- Household income
- $59,600
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 39.5
Edna is a city of 5,987 people in Jackson County, Texas. The median home is worth $117,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 75% of Texas towns, better transit than 72% of Texas towns.
- #4 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #5 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
- #6 in The 16 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas With Mild Winters
- #10 in The 16 Best Seaside Small Towns in Texas
- #17 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #31 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Edna 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 Edna is worth $117,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $59,600, which is more affordable than 80% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,055 a month. 58.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edna | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,055 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $59,600 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 58.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Edna
| People | Edna | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Edna
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 43.6°F. About 40.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edna since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 24, 1975 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on December 12, 2002.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 Jackson County
Jackson County had 5,632 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,510 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Edna itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Edna
5 public schools with 1,576 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDNA PRI | PK-3 | 565 | 14.1 |
| EDNA H S | 9-12 | 432 | 11.1 |
| EDNA J H | 6-8 | 328 | 12.1 |
| EDNA INT | 4-5 | 224 | 17.2 |
| EDNA ALTERNATIVE | 9-12 | 27 | 13.5 |
Towns near Edna
- Inez, TX11.0 mi · 2,641 people · home $236,500
- Victoria, TX22.8 mi · 65,534 people · home $207,100
- Port Lavaca, TX24.7 mi · 11,557 people · home $128,200
- El Campo, TX27.5 mi · 12,350 people · home $201,400
Edna questions
Is Edna, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edna scores better for retirees than 75% of Texas towns and quieter than 69%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Edna?
The median owner-occupied home in Edna is valued at $117,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,600, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,055 a month.
What is the weather like in Edna?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 43.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Edna get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edna since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 24, 1975. 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)