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Chireno’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 276 in 1890, 370 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1953 on.
- 1880Chireno is settled
ChirenoTX
A town of 378, settled in 1880.
Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
378
2025 Census estimate · +1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$206K
+3% in a year
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
31.3
years
Jobs based here
27
A commuter town
Is Chireno a good place to live?
Chireno’s median rent is $723 a month, where Texas’ towns sit at $1,208 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Chireno has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
378 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Chireno: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chireno, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMelrose WSC1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Chireno’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNacogdoches County Early Voting ClerkNacogdoches County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7593775937 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chireno.
Work & commute
Most of Chireno’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Chireno for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Nacogdoches (27%), Lufkin (13%) and Houston (7%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
1%work in town
| Chireno | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Chireno1%
Nacogdoches27%
Lufkin13%
Houston7%
Center4%
25 mi
median commute distance
27
jobs based in Chireno
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Chireno’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Chireno ISD. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chireno ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 245 | B− |
| Chireno H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 120 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Homes in Chireno are worth about $206K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Chireno home is worth about $206,000, up 3% in a year, 31% below the Texas typical home.
$206KZillow home value
Typical home value
Chireno$206K
Texas$296K
+3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Chireno, expect mild winters and hot summers
Chireno has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. At 94°F, Chireno’s July high is below Texas’ towns (95°F) but above U.S. towns (85°F).
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring55–78°
Summer71–93°
Fall55–79°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Chireno is
Chireno beats the Texas average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 19% of adults smoke cigarettes in Chireno.
| Chireno | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
31 measures vs. Texas
1 better17 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Chireno | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.3% | 74.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.6% | 12.5% |
CHI St. Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine
14.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Chireno faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chireno
17pages on Chireno
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Chireno; the nearest are
Stephen F Austin State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Nacogdoches19.7 mi$11,128 in-state tuitionAngelina CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lufkin27 mi$3,430 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Chireno residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Chireno for work
Where Chireno’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
27jobs based in Chireno
1%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Chireno
City in Texas, United States
Chireno ( shi-REE-noh) is a city in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. Its population was 370 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 322 ft
- ZIP code
- 75937
- Area code
- 936
Questions about Chireno
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chireno, TX a good place to live?
Chireno has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.