The Town FilesPittsburg, Texas
City in Camp County · population 4,335 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,200
- Household income
- $44,308
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 34.5
Pittsburg is a city of 4,335 people in Camp County, Texas. The median home is worth $119,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 95% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 89% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 86% of Texas towns.
How Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg is worth $119,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $44,308, which is more affordable than 59% of Texas towns. Median rent is $777 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pittsburg | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $777 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $44,308 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Pittsburg
| People | Pittsburg | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 30.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Pittsburg
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 32.0°F. About 48.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pittsburg since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on November 4, 2022 about 8.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on October 24, 2010.
Severe weather in Camp County since 1996
Camp County has been included in 16 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 Camp County
Camp County had 3,814 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,606 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Pittsburg itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Pittsburg
5 public schools with 2,285 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURG H S | 9-12 | 674 | 9.8 |
| PITTSBURG EL | 2-4 | 503 | 14.0 |
| PITTSBURG PRI | PK-1 | 449 | 11.2 |
| PITTSBURG J H | 7-8 | 341 | 11.0 |
| PITTSBURG INT | 5-6 | 318 | 11.0 |
Towns near Pittsburg
- Mount Pleasant, TX11.0 mi · 16,047 people · home $170,700
- Daingerfield, TX14.1 mi · 2,522 people · home $100,200
- Gilmer, TX18.5 mi · 4,843 people · home $166,700
- Winnsboro, TX19.0 mi · 3,455 people · home $172,000
- Holly Lake Ranch, TX23.9 mi · 2,951 people · home $260,200
Pittsburg questions
Is Pittsburg, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pittsburg scores better for retirees than 26% of Texas towns and quieter than 14%. 9.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Pittsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Pittsburg is valued at $119,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,308, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $777 a month.
What is the weather like in Pittsburg?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 32.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Pittsburg get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pittsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on November 4, 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)