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Balmorhea, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Reeves County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
505 Population 990/sq mi density
$29,375 Median Income $23,100 per capita
$56,700 Home Value $211,352 Zillow
$1,088 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 809 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, $1,088/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Balmorhea enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,197 ft (974 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density990/sq mi
Coordinates30.9824°N, 103.7450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyReeves County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
113 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 86 km
May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 100 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 86 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 86 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 101 km
Feb 18, 2025 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.7 108 km
Jun 1, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 112 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 100 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 95 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 101 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 96 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 75 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 85 km
Jun 6, 2022 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 111 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 93 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 72 km
Jul 23, 2024 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 100 km
Jan 9, 2025 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 96 km
Jul 28, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 98 km
Feb 22, 2023 western Texas M4.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 1987 EF4 7 km 30
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 88 km 0
May 22, 1992 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 88 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 26, 1974 EF2 55 km 0
May 17, 1962 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 19, 1961 EF2 63 km 0
May 16, 1961 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1960 EF2 80 km 0
May 5, 1955 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 21, 1954 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 13, 2020 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 29, 1999 EF1 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK HOUSE (299,170 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 ROCK HOUSE 299,170 44 km
2011 IRON MOUNTAIN 85,016 85 km
2008 HUGHES RANCH 42,410 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 33,784 88 km
2011 ROPER 28,699 64 km
1989 UNNAMED 24,743 80 km
1989 UNNAMED 20,724 31 km
2008 CATHEDRAL 19,342 82 km
2018 MCDANNALD 18,338 62 km
1993 MCIVOR FIRE 15,255 54 km
2012 LIVERMORE RANCH 14,001 58 km
1993 DONAHOE FIRE 13,827 56 km
2012 SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE 12,528 61 km
2011 TEJANO CANYON 11,759 49 km
2018 SCENIC LOOP COMPLEX 10,247 51 km
2009 JEFF DAVIS COMPLEX (LAST CHANCE MESA) 8,661 36 km
2009 MCELROY 8,308 28 km
1989 UNNAMED 8,234 91 km
2011 MIND 8,020 97 km
2018 BEAR MTN 7,613 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in

Balmorhea has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (0.3").

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