The Town FilesGraham, Texas
City in Young County · population 8,732 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,800
- Household income
- $63,587
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 98°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 37.9
Graham is a city of 8,732 people in Young County, Texas. The median home is worth $183,800, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 84% of Texas towns, more walkable than 77% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 74% of Texas towns.
How Graham 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 Graham is worth $183,800, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $63,587, which is more affordable than 53% of Texas towns. Median rent is $967 a month. 67.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Graham | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $967 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $63,587 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 67.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Graham
| People | Graham | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 15.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Graham
July highs average 97.7°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 30.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Graham since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 6, 1979 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 18, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 87 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 6, 1990.
Severe weather in Young County since 1996
Young County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Young County
Young County had 7,010 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,045 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Graham itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Graham
4 public schools with 2,183 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAHAM EL | PK-5 | 996 | 15.3 |
| GRAHAM H S | 9-12 | 688 | 14.3 |
| GRAHAM J H | 6-8 | 498 | 13.8 |
| GRAHAM LEARNING CTR | 12-12 | 1 | — |
Towns near Graham
- Olney, TX21.0 mi · 3,007 people · home $95,100
- Jacksboro, TX25.7 mi · 4,184 people · home $259,700
Graham questions
Is Graham, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Graham scores better for retirees than 74% of Texas towns and quieter than 31%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Graham?
The median owner-occupied home in Graham is valued at $183,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,587, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $967 a month.
What is the weather like in Graham?
July highs average 97.7°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Graham get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Graham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 6, 1979. 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)