What are the schools like in Hemphill, TX?

Hemphill is served primarily by HEMPHILL ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hemphill?

The median household income in Hemphill, TX is $36,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.6%.

What is the weather like in Hemphill, TX?

Hemphill has an average high temperature of 59.3°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Hemphill, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hemphill, TX affordable or expensive?

Hemphill's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hemphill is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $79,000 and the median rent is $778 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hemphill, TX?

Hemphill has a violent crime rate of 193.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 193.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hemphill, TX a Good Place to Live?

Hemphill is a small town of 1,439 in Texas, with a median household income of $36,250 and a 20.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Hemphill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hemphill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hemphill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.4

Hemphill's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hemphill costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hemphill, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$79,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$778	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hemphill's violent crime rate is 193.4 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

193.4 /100k

Property Crime

193.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hemphill is served primarily by HEMPHILL ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hemphill, TX	National Avg
School District	HEMPHILL ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hemphill sees average highs of 59.3°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hemphill, TX
Average High — January	59.3°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	55.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hemphill, TX	National Avg
Population	1,439	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milam, TX 8 mi Pineland, TX 10 mi Browndell, TX 17 mi South Toledo Bend, TX 19 mi San Augustine, TX 20 mi

Hemphill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hemphill, TX affordable or expensive?

Hemphill's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hemphill roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $79,000 and median rent is $778/month.

What is the crime rate in Hemphill, TX?

Hemphill's violent crime rate is 193.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 193.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hemphill?

Public schools in Hemphill are operated by HEMPHILL ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hemphill, TX a good place to live?

Hemphill, TX has a population of 1,439, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 20.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hemphill?

Hemphill averages 59.3°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Hemphill?

The population of Hemphill, Texas is 1,439 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hemphill?

Key numbers for living in Hemphill: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $79,000, median household income $36,250, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hemphill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.