Big Wells, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dimmit County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
420
Population
750/sq mi density
$29,135
Median Income
$18,130 per capita
$75,000
Home Value
$101,269 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
21.1% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,135 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5699°N, 99.5702°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dimmit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Maverick County Memorial International (EGP) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Big Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 55°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.4") and December the driest (0.8").