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Balmorhea, TX
City in Reeves County, Texas.
Population
456
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
889
ZIP codes
0
Balmorhea and its ZIP codes
Balmorhea at a glance
- Balmorhea is about 7.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Balmorhea, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Reeves County. PPP loans are for Balmorhea.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,615
7,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,037
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.3M
FY 2026, $5,376 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Balmorhea, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Balmorhea, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
22.7%
U.S. 12.1% +10.6 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.5%
U.S. 11.1% +26.4 pts
Cities near Balmorhea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ToyahTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| Fort DavisCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 10.8 |
| LindsayCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Balmorhea, TX in?
- Balmorhea is in Reeves County, Texas.
- What is the population of Balmorhea, TX?
- About 456 people live in Balmorhea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Balmorhea?
- Nearby places include Toyah (23 mi), Fort Davis (29 mi), Lindsay (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023