The Town FilesNocona, Texas
City in Montague County · population 3,002 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $122,400
- Household income
- $42,731
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 34.6
Nocona is a city of 3,002 people in Montague County, Texas. The median home is worth $122,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 93% of Texas towns, hipper than 90% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 88% of Texas towns.
How Nocona 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 Nocona is worth $122,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $42,731, which is more affordable than 53% of Texas towns. Median rent is $736 a month. 75.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nocona | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $736 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $42,731 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 75.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Nocona
| People | Nocona | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 10.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Nocona
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 30.5°F. About 35.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nocona since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 19, 1976 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 21, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 80 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on May 10, 1975.
Severe weather in Montague County since 1996
Montague County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 Montague County
Montague County had 4,925 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,325 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Nocona itself the ACS puts it at 24.2%.
Public schools in Nocona
4 public schools with 879 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOCONA EL | PK-5 | 353 | 13.6 |
| NOCONA H S | 9-12 | 234 | 10.2 |
| NOCONA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 165 | 9.7 |
| PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL | PK-12 | 127 | 10.6 |
Towns near Nocona
- Bowie, TX17.0 mi · 5,448 people · home $174,300
- Henrietta, TX26.6 mi · 3,111 people · home $145,600
Nocona questions
Is Nocona, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nocona scores better for retirees than 78% of Texas towns and quieter than 36%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Nocona?
The median owner-occupied home in Nocona is valued at $122,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,731, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $736 a month.
What is the weather like in Nocona?
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 30.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Nocona get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nocona since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 19, 1976. 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)