The Town FilesJacksboro, Texas
City in Jack County · population 4,184 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $259,700
- Household income
- $55,040
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 40.5
Jacksboro is a city of 4,184 people in Jack County, Texas. The median home is worth $259,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 92% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 73% of Texas towns.
How Jacksboro 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 Jacksboro is worth $259,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $55,040, which is more affordable than 7% of Texas towns. Median rent is $760 a month. 68.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jacksboro | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $760 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $55,040 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 68.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jacksboro
| People | Jacksboro | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Jacksboro
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 32.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jacksboro since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 21, 2022 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on October 25, 1988.
Severe weather in Jack County since 1996
Jack County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Fire | FM-5675: Ross Fire |
| 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 Jack County
Jack County had 2,302 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,553 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Jacksboro itself the ACS puts it at 11.9%.
Public schools in Jacksboro
3 public schools with 1,082 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSBORO EL | PK-5 | 476 | 15.4 |
| JACKSBORO H S | 9-12 | 348 | 11.6 |
| JACKSBORO MIDDLE | 6-8 | 258 | 13.6 |
Towns near Jacksboro
- Bridgeport, TX22.4 mi · 5,923 people · home $253,500
- Graham, TX25.7 mi · 8,732 people · home $183,800
- Mineral Wells, TX28.2 mi · 14,820 people · home $161,300
- Bowie, TX29.2 mi · 5,448 people · home $174,300
Jacksboro questions
Is Jacksboro, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jacksboro scores better for retirees than 73% of Texas towns and quieter than 44%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Jacksboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Jacksboro is valued at $259,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,040, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $760 a month.
What is the weather like in Jacksboro?
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Jacksboro get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jacksboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 21, 2022. 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)