The Town FilesHereford, Texas
City in Deaf Smith County · population 14,972 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,700
- Household income
- $56,868
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 29.4
Hereford is a city of 14,972 people in Deaf Smith County, Texas. The median home is worth $109,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 93% of Texas towns, better transit than 87% of Texas towns.
How Hereford 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 Hereford is worth $109,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $56,868, which is more affordable than 83% of Texas towns. Median rent is $953 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hereford | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $953 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $56,868 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hereford
| People | Hereford | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 32.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hereford
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 22.5°F. About 19.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hereford since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 19, 1971 about 1.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 127 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 8, 2008.
Severe weather in Deaf Smith County since 1996
Deaf Smith County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| 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 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Deaf Smith County
Deaf Smith County had 8,400 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,436 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Hereford itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Hereford
8 public schools with 3,950 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEREFORD H S | 9-12 | 1,177 | 14.0 |
| HEREFORD J H | 6-7 | 562 | 12.0 |
| NORTHWEST EL | K-5 | 490 | 16.9 |
| AIKMAN EL | K-5 | 437 | 17.5 |
| BLUEBONNET EL | K-5 | 379 | 16.5 |
| WEST CENTRAL EL | K-5 | 328 | 14.9 |
| HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY | 8-8 | 295 | 12.8 |
| TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-PK | 282 | 16.6 |
Towns near Hereford
- Dimmitt, TX19.7 mi · 4,171 people · home $85,100
- Friona, TX22.3 mi · 4,171 people · home $125,500
- Canyon, TX29.6 mi · 14,836 people · home $240,300
Hereford questions
Is Hereford, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hereford scores better for retirees than 7% of Texas towns and quieter than 9%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.4).
How much does a house cost in Hereford?
The median owner-occupied home in Hereford is valued at $109,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,868, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $953 a month.
What is the weather like in Hereford?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.3 inches of precipitation a year and 14.3 inches of snow.
Does Hereford get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hereford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 19, 1971. 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)