Balmorhea, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
505 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$56,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$519 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$788 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Reeves County
7
Town of Pecos Urban Area
7
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Reeves County
4
Town of Pecos Urban Area
4
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 45
Feb 1 0 49
Mar 0 0 57
Apr 1 0 65
May 1 0 74
Jun 1 0 82
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 2 0 75
Oct 2 0 66
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 1 1 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, TX State Senate District 29, TX State House District 74, TX
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Schools

Balmorhea School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Ft Davis School
29 miles, SW • 2.3 star
High Frontier School
32 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Austin El
32 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Sul Ross State University
43 miles, S • 1.9 star
Odessa College
101 miles, E • 1.9 star
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
105 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Big Bend Regional Medical Center
42 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
122 miles, NE • 1 star
El Paso International Airport
165 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
167 miles, N • 1 star
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