The Town FilesHearne, Texas
City in Robertson County · population 4,544 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $83,200
- Household income
- $37,372
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 37.1
Hearne is a city of 4,544 people in Robertson County, Texas. The median home is worth $83,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 91% of Texas towns.
How Hearne 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 Hearne is worth $83,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $37,372, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $641 a month. 60.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hearne | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $641 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $37,372 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 60.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Hearne
| People | Hearne | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 17.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hearne
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 39.4°F. About 40.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hearne since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2019 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 8, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 12, 1996.
Severe weather in Robertson County since 1996
Robertson County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Robertson County
Robertson County had 6,341 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,715 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Hearne itself the ACS puts it at 15.3%.
Public schools in Hearne
2 public schools with 764 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEARNE EL (charter) | PK-6 | 405 | 12.3 |
| HEARNE JH/HS | 7-12 | 359 | 7.6 |
Towns near Hearne
- Bryan, TX19.3 mi · 83,980 people · home $227,800
- Cameron, TX22.6 mi · 5,306 people · home $125,000
- Caldwell, TX24.8 mi · 3,993 people · home $220,800
- College Station, TX26.9 mi · 120,511 people · home $346,700
- Rockdale, TX28.9 mi · 5,323 people · home $230,900
Hearne questions
Is Hearne, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hearne scores better for retirees than 62% of Texas towns and quieter than 64%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Hearne?
The median owner-occupied home in Hearne is valued at $83,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,372, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $641 a month.
What is the weather like in Hearne?
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 39.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Hearne get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hearne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2019. 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)