The Town FilesTerrell, Texas
City in Kaufman County · population 17,465 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $218,500
- Household income
- $65,842
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 32.6
Terrell is a city of 17,465 people in Kaufman County, Texas. The median home is worth $218,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 89% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Texas towns, more walkable than 79% of Texas towns.
How Terrell 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 Terrell is worth $218,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $65,842, which is more affordable than 36% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,232 a month. 58.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Terrell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,232 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $65,842 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 58.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Terrell
| People | Terrell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Terrell
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 35.7°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 103 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Terrell since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 3, 2012 about 5.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Kaufman County since 1996
Kaufman County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 Kaufman County
Kaufman County had 43,536 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,964 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Terrell itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Terrell
9 public schools with 5,255 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRELL H S | 9-12 | 1,467 | 16.3 |
| HERMAN FURLOUGH JR MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,154 | 16.7 |
| J W LONG EL | K-5 | 745 | 18.2 |
| GILBERT WILLIE SR EL | K-5 | 684 | 18.0 |
| DR BRUCE WOOD EL | K-5 | 564 | 17.6 |
| W H BURNETT EL | PK-PK | 372 | 19.6 |
| GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | K-5 | 208 | 16.0 |
| TERRELL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER/PHOENIX SCH | 10-12 | 34 | 17.0 |
| TISD CHILD & ADOLESCENT SCHOOL | 7-12 | 27 | 6.8 |
Towns near Terrell
- Talty, TX6.4 mi · 2,500 people · home $483,300
- Forney, TX9.1 mi · 23,455 people · home $346,400
- Heartland, TX9.6 mi · 8,509 people · home $322,000
- McLendon-Chisholm, TX10.0 mi · 3,562 people · home $629,400
- Crandall, TX10.0 mi · 3,860 people · home $303,000
- Kaufman, TX10.3 mi · 6,797 people · home $221,800
- Travis Ranch, TX11.7 mi · 7,324 people · home $345,400
- Heath, TX13.1 mi · 9,769 people · home $766,900
Terrell questions
Is Terrell, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Terrell scores better for retirees than 28% of Texas towns and quieter than 24%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.6).
How much does a house cost in Terrell?
The median owner-occupied home in Terrell is valued at $218,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,842, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,232 a month.
What is the weather like in Terrell?
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 35.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Terrell get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Terrell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 3, 2012. 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)