At a Glance
Median Income
$43,125
$25,064 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $147,151
Median Rent
$678/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
19.8% smoking rate
How Reeves Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reeves's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reeves a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reeves residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,064. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reeves is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,151. Median rent is $678/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
8.2% of adults in Reeves hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reeves has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$25,064
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,972M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$678
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$147,151
Housing Units81
Rent Burden40.7%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation54 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Reeves was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.