At a Glance
Median Income
$29,375
$23,100 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
Zillow: $211,352
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
41.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Balmorhea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Balmorhea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Balmorhea a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Balmorhea residents earn a median household income of $29,375 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,100. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Balmorhea is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,352. Median rent is $1,088/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
5.1% of adults in Balmorhea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Balmorhea has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population505
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density990/mi²
Male / Female69% / 32%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,375
Per Capita$23,100
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty41.6%
County GDP$14,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,547
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent$1,088
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$211,352
Housing Units178
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.1 in/yr
Elevation3,197 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute12 min
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Balmorhea was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (113 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.