The Town FilesHallettsville, Texas
City in Lavaca County · population 2,731 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,000
- Household income
- $55,718
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 43.1
Hallettsville is a city of 2,731 people in Lavaca County, Texas. The median home is worth $163,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns, hipper than 93% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of Texas towns.
- #9 in The 16 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas With Mild Winters
- #16 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #19 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #25 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #26 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #26 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Hallettsville 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 Hallettsville is worth $163,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $55,718, which is more affordable than 53% of Texas towns. Median rent is $922 a month. 64.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hallettsville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $922 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $55,718 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 64.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Hallettsville
| People | Hallettsville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hallettsville
July highs average 96.2°F and January lows 44.6°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 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 13 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hallettsville since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 20, 1967 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 6, 2019.
Severe weather in Lavaca County since 1996
Lavaca County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Lavaca County
Lavaca County had 6,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,557 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Hallettsville itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Hallettsville
5 public schools with 1,386 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALLETTSVILLE EL | PK-4 | 444 | 14.3 |
| HALLETTSVILLE H S | 9-12 | 424 | 11.8 |
| HALLETTSVILLE J H | 5-8 | 300 | 12.5 |
| EZZELL SCHOOL | PK-12 | 130 | 11.8 |
| VYSEHRAD EL | PK-8 | 88 | 8.0 |
Towns near Hallettsville
- Yoakum, TX16.0 mi · 5,908 people · home $151,100
- Schulenburg, TX16.6 mi · 2,633 people · home $205,900
- Columbus, TX29.3 mi · 3,699 people · home $241,700
Hallettsville questions
Is Hallettsville, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hallettsville scores better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns and quieter than 78%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Hallettsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hallettsville is valued at $163,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,718, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $922 a month.
What is the weather like in Hallettsville?
July highs average 96.2°F and January lows 44.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Hallettsville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hallettsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 20, 1967. 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)