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Big Lake, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Reagan County County
Big Lake, TX
At a Glance
How Big Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Big Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Big Lake residents earn a median household income of $72,067 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,011. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Lake is $155,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,559. Median rent is $806/month, with 21.5% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Big Lake reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 397/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Big Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Lake has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.