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The town, settled in 1879, counts 776 residents.
Throckmorton’s average commute is 11 minutes, against 25 minutes in Texas’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 643 Texas towns, just 9 have a higher share of residents below the poverty line than Throckmorton. Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail is on the National Register of Historic Places. Throckmorton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2009.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Throckmorton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Throckmorton.
Just over three in five households own their home in Throckmorton. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home lost 14% of its value. Its midpoint rent is $1,022 a month.
| Throckmorton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 61% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,022 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its one school is below. Throckmorton Collegiate ISD runs its public schools. Enrollment at the town’s public school: 144 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throckmorton Collegiate IsdLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 144 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The top destinations are Abilene (8%), Woodson (5%) and Graham (4%). Roughly one working resident in three has a job in Throckmorton itself. Half commute less than 35 miles.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Two figures for adults in Throckmorton: 15% have diabetes, 16% report frequent physical distress. On the CDC’s 31 measures, Throckmorton is ahead of Texas on 11 and behind on 13. The share of adults in Throckmorton who have high blood pressure: 42%.
| Throckmorton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 8.1% |
| What stands out | Throckmorton | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.3% | 16.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.3% | 12.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Throckmorton has had 5 paid flood insurance claims since 1978. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Throckmorton break down as 50% from drought and 15% from inland flooding.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Throckmorton; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Throckmorton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
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Throckmorton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.