Hearne ( hurn) is a city in Robertson County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,544. The city is named for a family who settled in the area in the 19th century and promoted the construction of rail lines through the city.

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How Hearne ranks

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#15Lowest property tax in TX #15Cheapest rent in TX #39Most affordable in TX All TX rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code77859

Area code979

Living in Hearne

Housing in Hearne

$175K▲ 1.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hearne home is worth about $175,000, up 1.9% in a year, 42% below the Texas typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Hearne

B⁻

Safety Grade B-

Hearne reports less crime per resident than 53% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Hearne 3.2

Texas 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Hearne 5.4

Texas 18.1

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Hearne

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Most working residents leave Hearne for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Bryan (13%), Houston (10%) and College Station (8%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Bryan

13%

Houston

10%

College Station

Austin

18%Work in townlive and work in Hearne 30 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,693Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hearne →

Health in Hearne

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Texas

3better than TX·17worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 9▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 3▼ 3 close Mind 3▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.6%Fewer binge drinkersTX 17% · better 5.4%Fewer adults who have had cancerTX 6.1% · better 25.6%More older adults who have lost all their teethTX 12.5% · worse

Care nearby

Chi St. Joseph Health Regional HospitalBryan · 21.2 mi · ER

Healthpoint HearneHearne · 0.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hearne · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hearne →

Natural hazards in Hearne

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

40Does Hearne flood?paid flood claims since 2004 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Hearne

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hearne →

Climate in Hearne

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Hearne has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 40°Winter

78° / 56°Spring

94° / 72°Summer

80° / 57°Fall

How much snow does Hearne get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 28, with the last in spring around Feb 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hearne →

Schools in Hearne

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School Grade D

The public schools Hearne’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 90% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

See how Hearne’s schools compare in TX →

DistrictHEARNE ISDSchools2

Hearne El DElementary · Grades PK–6 · 377 students Hearne JH/HS D-High · Grades 7–12 · 341 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.