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Retreat, TX
Town in Navarro County, Texas.
Population
707
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
142
ZIP codes
0
Retreat and its ZIP codes
Retreat at a glance
- The median household income is $85,179, 9% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,800 (33% below Texas).
Housing and community stats
Retreat, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,179
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$190,800
Homeownership
98.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (265), German Americans (26), Irish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navarro County. PPP loans are for Retreat.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,414
16,809 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$322M
FY 2026, $6,125 per person
How people get to work
Retreat, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Retreat, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 35°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Retreat, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities near Retreat
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorsicanaCity | 1.9 mi | 23 |
| Oak ValleyTown | 2.1 mi | 1.9 |
| MustangTown | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| AngusCity | 5.7 mi | 3.3 |
| NavarroTown | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| EmhouseTown | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| MildredTown | 9.6 mi | 2.3 |
| BarryCity | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| PowellTown | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| EurekaCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| RiceCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| RichlandTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Blooming GroveTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| StreetmanTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| KerensCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| GoodlowCity | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Retreat, TX in?
- Retreat is in Navarro County, Texas.
- What is the population of Retreat, TX?
- About 707 people live in Retreat, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Retreat?
- Nearby places include Corsicana (1.9 mi), Oak Valley (2.1 mi), Mustang (4 mi), Angus (5.7 mi), Navarro (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023