The Town FilesSeminole, Texas
City in Gaines County · population 6,988 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $177,000
- Household income
- $60,390
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 35.9
Seminole is a city of 6,988 people in Gaines County, Texas. The median home is worth $177,000, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 92% of Texas towns, more walkable than 84% of Texas towns.
How Seminole 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 Seminole is worth $177,000, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $60,390, which is more affordable than 53% of Texas towns. Median rent is $858 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Seminole | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $858 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $60,390 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Seminole
| People | Seminole | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 28.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Seminole
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 17.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 82 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seminole since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 19, 1969 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 15, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 17, 2008.
Severe weather in Gaines County since 1996
Gaines County has been included in 14 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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Gaines County
Gaines County had 6,744 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,568 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Seminole itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Seminole
6 public schools with 2,986 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMINOLE H S | 9-12 | 836 | 11.1 |
| SEMINOLE J H | 6-8 | 640 | 13.6 |
| YOUNG EL | PK-1 | 549 | 13.1 |
| SEMINOLE PRI | 2-3 | 492 | 14.5 |
| SEMINOLE EL | 4-5 | 444 | 13.9 |
| SEMINOLE SUCCESS CTR | 9-12 | 25 | 8.3 |
Towns near Seminole
- Denver City, TX20.0 mi · 4,470 people · home $172,800
- North Hobbs, NM27.7 mi · 6,529 people · home $264,400
- Andrews, TX28.3 mi · 13,487 people · home $196,300
- Hobbs, NM29.7 mi · 40,508 people · home $191,300
Seminole questions
Is Seminole, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Seminole scores better for retirees than 17% of Texas towns and quieter than 37%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Seminole?
The median owner-occupied home in Seminole is valued at $177,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,390, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $858 a month.
What is the weather like in Seminole?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.2 inches of precipitation a year and 4.8 inches of snow.
Does Seminole get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seminole since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 19, 1969. 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)