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Balmorhea, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Reeves County County
Balmorhea, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Balmorhea a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Balmorhea reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 809/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.