The Town FilesLufkin, Texas
City in Angelina County · population 34,143 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,600
- Household income
- $57,048
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 34.6
Lufkin is a city of 34,143 people in Angelina County, Texas. The median home is worth $179,600, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 87% of Texas towns, better transit than 83% of Texas towns, hipper than 79% of Texas towns.
How Lufkin 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 Lufkin is worth $179,600, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $57,048, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,079 a month. 51.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lufkin | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,079 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $57,048 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 51.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Lufkin
| People | Lufkin | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lufkin
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 104 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lufkin since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 23, 2009 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 27, 1997.
Severe weather in Angelina County since 1996
Angelina County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Angelina County
Angelina County had 35,756 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,234 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Lufkin itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Lufkin
27 public schools with 10,821 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUFKIN H S | 9-12 | 2,101 | 12.0 |
| LUFKIN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,474 | 12.5 |
| HUDSON H S | 9-12 | 787 | 13.1 |
| W F PEAVY PRI | PK-2 | 688 | 14.0 |
| HUDSON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 646 | 12.2 |
| W H BONNER EL | 3-5 | 605 | 13.4 |
| SARAH STRINDEN EL (charter) | PK-5 | 505 | 18.0 |
| SLACK EL | 2-5 | 481 | 13.4 |
| BRANDON EL | 3-5 | 377 | 14.5 |
| BURLEY PRI | K-2 | 371 | 16.9 |
| GARRETT PRI | PK-PK | 370 | 19.5 |
| DUNBAR PRI | K-2 | 327 | 13.1 |
Towns near Lufkin
- Hudson, TX3.3 mi · 4,849 people · home $171,700
- Diboll, TX9.8 mi · 4,457 people · home $89,100
- Nacogdoches, TX20.5 mi · 32,147 people · home $186,000
Lufkin questions
Is Lufkin, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lufkin scores better for retirees than 29% of Texas towns and quieter than 16%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Lufkin?
The median owner-occupied home in Lufkin is valued at $179,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,048, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,079 a month.
What is the weather like in Lufkin?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Lufkin get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lufkin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 23, 2009. 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)