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Ballinger, TX
City in Runnels County, Texas.
Population
3,583
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,024
ZIP codes
0
Ballinger and its ZIP codes
Ballinger at a glance
- Ballinger is about 8.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,870, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,400 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $986 a month.
Local data for Ballinger, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ballinger, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,870
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$109,400
Median rent
$986/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,052), German Americans (679), Irish Americans (285).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Runnels County. PPP loans are for Ballinger.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,054
3,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,795
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.4M
FY 2026, $7,415 per person
How people get to work
Ballinger, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ballinger, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 31°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ballinger, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
Cities near Ballinger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Paint RockTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| WintersCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| MilesCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| BronteTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| WingateCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| ValeraCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| NoviceCity | 26 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ballinger, TX in?
- Ballinger is in Runnels County, Texas.
- What is the population of Ballinger, TX?
- About 3,583 people live in Ballinger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ballinger?
- Nearby places include Rowena (8.2 mi), Paint Rock (16 mi), Winters (16 mi), Miles (17 mi), Bronte (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023