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Big Wells, TX

Texas · Dimmit County

Big Wells is a small town in Texas with a population of 420. Residents earn $29,135 per year, which is 61% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
420 Population 750/sq mi density
$29,135 Median Income $18,130 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $92,393 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
13 Violent Crime/100K 3,325 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$29,135 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.3 / 5.0
13 violent crimes/100K (97% below avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $29,135
61% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 13/100K
97% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.2%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $738
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 47.2%
47% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 43.4%
250% higher than US avg

How Big Wells Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population420
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 35%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$29,135
Per Capita$18,130
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty43.4%
County GDP$3,641M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$738
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$92,393
Housing Units282
Rent Burden21.1%

Crime

F
Violent13/100K
Property3,325/100K

Health

Obesity47.2%
Uninsured47.2%
Smoking20.6%
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease8.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+55.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.03

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 52%
Commute42 min
Broadband63.2%
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Is Big Wells a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Big Wells receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Big Wells has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Big Wells is $29,135, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 43.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Big Wells is $75,000, 73% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Big Wells is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 13 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,325 per 100,000, 70% above the national average.

Education

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 55.9% have completed high school. School test scores average 4/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

Big Wells has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. With 324 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Big Wells has a population of 420 with a density of 750 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 57.4% female and 42.6% male. The city is predominantly White (35%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 37.6% of residents, while 62.4% speak Spanish. 1.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 25.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 80.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

420
Total Population
750
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.6%
Female 57.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Big Wells vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 37.6%
52% below US avg
Spanish 62.4%
366% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Big Wells vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Big Wells is $29,135, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,130 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,424. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 43.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 317 business establishments, including 25 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Big Wells vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,135
61% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,130
Avg Weekly Wage$1,424
IRS Avg AGI$53,267
Gini Index0.507 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate43.4%
250% above US avg
Establishments (County)317
County GDP$3,641M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare26
Retail31
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,317
80% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.9 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Big Wells is $75,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $92,393, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $738 (37% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 77.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 282 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1979. The average annual property tax is $6,317 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 21.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$92,393

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$738
37% below US avg
Rent Burden21.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.9%
Owner-Occupied77.9%
Renter-Occupied22.1%
Housing Units282
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,317
80% above US avg
Effective Rate8.42%
In Big Wells, 47.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 21.9% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.7% of residents, above the national average. 39.3% have high blood pressure. 20.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.1% report binge drinking. 51.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 21.5% report depression. 20.4% experience frequent mental distress. 47.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,824. The dentist ratio is 1:2,796. 80.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 2.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Big Wells vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.2%
47% above US avg
Diabetes21.9%
Heart Disease8.7%
High Blood Pressure39.3%
Asthma9.7%
COPD8.7%
Cancer4.2%
Stroke4.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.6%
47% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.1%
Physical Inactivity51.0%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress22.0%
Short Sleep43.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.8%
Uninsured47.2%
449% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,824
Dentists1:2,796
Mental Health1:2,752
Checkup Rate70.1%
Dental Visits35.2%
Premature Death14,362/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment2.4/10
Exercise Access80.8%
Healthcare Facilities26
Big Wells has a violent crime rate of 13 per 100,000 residents, 97% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,325 per 100,000, 70% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 3 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Big Wells receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Big Wells vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent13.3/100K
97% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property3,325.4/100K
70% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
Traffic Accidents2
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.3 / 5.0
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Big Wells has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density750/sq mi
Coordinates28.5699°N, 99.5702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDimmit County County
Nearest AirportMaverick County Memorial International (EGP)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.6 / 100
Community Resilience5.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 149 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 144 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 133 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 145 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 54 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 75 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 117 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 73 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 71 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 76 km
Sep 23, 2024 16 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.3 145 km
Sep 10, 2014 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas M3.2 96 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 75 km
Jan 25, 2019 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M3.1 137 km
Jan 3, 2021 13 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.1 147 km
Jan 31, 2015 16 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.1 149 km
Jan 7, 2018 20 km WSW of Falls City, Texas M3.1 138 km
Feb 16, 2025 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas M3.1 140 km
Jul 19, 2023 18 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.1 133 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 268 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 222 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 289 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 261 km
1999 Bret Category 4 218 km
1980 Allen Category 3 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

81 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 49 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 45 km 5
Apr 24, 2007 EF3 82 km 7
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 67 km 3
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 88 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 97 km 0
May 24, 1981 EF2 78 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 76 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 31 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 33 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 38 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF2 90 km 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF2 35 km 0
May 23, 1966 EF2 29 km 0
May 2, 1959 EF2 67 km 0
May 1, 1959 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 18, 1956 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2021 EF1 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 30 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 35 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 65 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 49 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 83 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 90 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 73 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 88 km
2018 MINE 1,224 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
February 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Big Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.9").

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Big Wells is located in Dimmit County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, a smaller urban community. 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 88% below the national average of 33.7%. 55.9% have completed high school. 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 51.5% of the vote, a 3.3-point margin. 63.2% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 26 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 86.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.2%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 3.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
Traffic Accidents2
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.3/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.2%
88% below US avg
High School+55.9%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score4.03
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density750/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi
CountyDimmit County County

Services

Broadband Access63.2%
Avg Download Speed60.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed3.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants25
Retail Stores31

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.9 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%
Average costs for common services in Big Wells. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit $340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit $194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit $2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning $126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling $243 ($146–$388)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement $194 ($97–$340)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair $388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install $6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair $971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement $8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested) $14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense $4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation $486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation $2,428 ($971–$4,855)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$243)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$126)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread $3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb) $0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly) $388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter $194 ($97–$388)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$563
Toddler$537
Preschool$528
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$520
Toddler$507
Preschool$502
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Dimmit County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Mining & Oil/Gas 1,665 30 $90,634 75.87
Retail Trade 451 29 $31,177 0.78
Accommodation & Food Services 388 30 $37,007 0.74
Transportation & Warehousing 279 24 $87,079 1.14
Construction 196 14 $75,874 0.64
Agriculture & Forestry 134 27 $55,977 2.85
Manufacturing 108 4 $76,292 0.23
Real Estate 74 9 $60,531 0.82
Finance & Insurance 57 12 $62,540 0.24
Other Services 33 12 $33,103 0.19

Radio Stations near Big Wells

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Fire Stations in Big Wells

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Big Wells Volunteer Fire Department55 S Commerce STVolunteer830-457-3444

Bridges in Big Wells

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabConcrete1925884,509F
SlabConcrete1925444,509F
SlabConcrete1925444,509F
SlabConcrete1925604,509F
CulvertConcrete1961384,509G
CulvertConcrete1953264,235G
CulvertConcrete1925284,235F
CulvertConcrete1925333,469F
SlabConcrete1925572,861F
SlabConcrete1925572,861F
SlabConcrete19521001,954G
CulvertConcrete1954491,010G
CulvertConcrete195529744G
CulvertConcrete195531744G
CulvertConcrete195526744G
OtherPrestressed concrete201585346G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2001115312G

Airports Near Big Wells

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anacacho Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Anacacho Wind Farm Landing StripSmall Airport
Barker Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Bella Vista Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Benson AirstripSmall Airport
Briggs Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Briscoes Catarina Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Callaghan Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Chacon Creek Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Chaparosa Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Chaparrosa Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Chupadera Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Comanche Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Cotulla-La Salle County AirportCOTSmall Airport
Crescent C Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Crystal City Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Del Alto Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Dentonio Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Devine Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Diamond C Ranch Landing StripSmall Airport
Diamond H Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Dilley AirparkSmall Airport
Dimmit County AirportCZTSmall Airport
DM Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Double M Ranch Landing StripSmall Airport
El Aguila Ranch AirportSmall Airport
El Jardin Ranch AirportSmall Airport
El Quinto Ranch AirportSmall Airport
El Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Faith Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying G AirportSmall Airport
Flying Hare AirportSmall Airport
Galvan Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Garner FieldUVASmall Airport
Ghost Apache AirportSmall Airport
Gould StripSmall Airport
Great Horizon Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Griffin Ranch AirportSmall Airport
H & F Properties AirportSmall Airport
Harrison Piloncillo Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Herradura Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Indio-Faith AirportSmall Airport
Jarden AirportSmall Airport
Jay Kay Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kehley Ranch AirportSmall Airport
La Burra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Lewis Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Loma de Cometa AirportSmall Airport
Los Cuernos Ranch AirportSmall Airport

Grocery Stores in Big Wells

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Jr's Drive ThruConvenience Store1710 Grand Ave

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Wells

What is the population of Big Wells?

Big Wells has a population of 420 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 750 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 57.4% female and 42.6% male.

Is Big Wells expensive to live in?

Big Wells has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $29,135, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Big Wells safe?

Big Wells is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 13 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,325 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Big Wells receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Big Wells?

Big Wells has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Big Wells?

The unemployment rate in Big Wells is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,424. There are 317 business establishments in the area, including 25 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 42 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Big Wells?

The median home value in Big Wells is $75,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $92,393. For renters, the median monthly rent is $738. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 77.9%. The average annual property tax is $6,317.

How are the schools in Big Wells?

Schools in Big Wells have an average test score of 4 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 4.2% of adults in Big Wells hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 55.9% have completed high school. 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Big Wells?

The obesity rate in Big Wells is 47.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.6% of adults are smokers. 51.0% are physically inactive. 21.5% of residents report depression. 47.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 80.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,824.

What is transportation like in Big Wells?

The average commute in Big Wells is 42 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Big Wells?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Big Wells is 35% White. 37.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 62.4% speak Spanish. 1.2% of the population are military veterans. 25.9% of residents have a disability. 80.8% have health insurance coverage.

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