Balmorhea, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Reeves County County
2.9
/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
C+
Overall
2.9 / 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,197 ft (974 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9824°N, 103.7450°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Reeves County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 113 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 46°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 12.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.0") and March the driest (0.4").