A town of 1,086, settled in 1903. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
The 2 things Vega does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Vega. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Vega’s kids attend outperform 95% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
Most working residents leave Vega for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Amarillo (24%), Boys Ranch (12%) and Wildorado (5%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
Vega has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Vega beats the Texas average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Vega | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 14.9% | 19.1% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.1% | 74.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.9% | 6.1% |
No violent or property crimes were reported in Vega in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Vega is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
The median sale price was $170,000 in February 2026.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Vega Courthouse Square | — | 1 |
Where Vega’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in Texas, United States
Vega is a city in and the county seat of Oldham County, Texas, United States. The population was 879 at the 2020 census, down from 884 at the 2010 census.
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