The Town FilesWinnie, Texas
Community in Chambers County · population 3,162 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,500
- Household income
- $80,913
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 27.1
Winnie is a community of 3,162 people in Chambers County, Texas. The median home is worth $166,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 100% of Texas towns, easier by car than 86% of Texas towns.
How Winnie 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 Winnie is worth $166,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $80,913, which is more affordable than 77% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,417 a month. 51.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winnie | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,417 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $80,913 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 51.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Winnie
| People | Winnie | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Winnie
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 43.2°F. About 59.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winnie since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 28, 2024 about 7.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Chambers County since 1996
Chambers 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 Chambers County
Chambers County had 22,140 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,934 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Winnie itself the ACS puts it at 12.8%.
Public schools in Winnie
4 public schools with 1,563 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST CHAMBERS H S | 9-12 | 466 | 14.6 |
| EAST CHAMBERS PRI | PK-2 | 433 | 13.1 |
| EAST CHAMBERS J H | 6-8 | 356 | 15.5 |
| EAST CHAMBERS EL | 3-5 | 308 | 11.8 |
Towns near Winnie
- Beaumont, TX23.3 mi · 115,282 people · home $166,400
- Central Gardens, TX24.5 mi · 4,373 people · home $216,700
- Nederland, TX25.0 mi · 18,856 people · home $208,300
- Bolivar Peninsula, TX25.2 mi · 2,769 people · home $315,500
- Port Neches, TX27.0 mi · 13,692 people · home $253,200
- Beach City, TX28.4 mi · 3,221 people · home $496,900
- Liberty, TX28.9 mi · 8,279 people · home $175,300
- Groves, TX29.2 mi · 17,335 people · home $163,600
Winnie questions
Is Winnie, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winnie scores better for retirees than 37% of Texas towns and quieter than 42%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.1).
How much does a house cost in Winnie?
The median owner-occupied home in Winnie is valued at $166,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,913, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $1,417 a month.
What is the weather like in Winnie?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 43.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Winnie get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winnie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 28, 2024. 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)