The Town FilesGroesbeck, Texas
City in Limestone County · population 3,631 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,500
- Household income
- $61,571
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 38.2
Groesbeck is a city of 3,631 people in Limestone County, Texas. The median home is worth $162,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 89% of Texas towns, easier by car than 80% of Texas towns.
How Groesbeck 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 Groesbeck is worth $162,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $61,571, which is more affordable than 63% of Texas towns. Median rent is $855 a month. 61.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Groesbeck | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $855 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $61,571 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 61.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Groesbeck
| People | Groesbeck | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 37.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Groesbeck
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 36.0°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Groesbeck since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 27, 1990 about 5.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 9, 1988.
Severe weather in Limestone County since 1996
Limestone County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Limestone County
Limestone County had 8,717 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,254 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Groesbeck itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Groesbeck
4 public schools with 1,543 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROESBECK H S | 9-12 | 499 | 13.1 |
| H O WHITEHURST EL | PK-3 | 477 | 16.4 |
| ENGE-WASHINGTON INT | 4-6 | 339 | 13.0 |
| GROESBECK MIDDLE | 7-8 | 228 | 14.3 |
Towns near Groesbeck
- Mexia, TX11.0 mi · 6,893 people · home $109,900
- Teague, TX16.2 mi · 3,384 people · home $119,900
- Fairfield, TX24.9 mi · 2,850 people · home $169,500
- Marlin, TX26.3 mi · 5,462 people · home $66,000
Groesbeck questions
Is Groesbeck, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Groesbeck scores better for retirees than 58% of Texas towns and quieter than 67%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Groesbeck?
The median owner-occupied home in Groesbeck is valued at $162,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,571, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $855 a month.
What is the weather like in Groesbeck?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 36.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Groesbeck get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Groesbeck since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 27, 1990. 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)