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Big Wells, TX
City in Dimmit County, Texas.
Population
544
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
981
ZIP codes
0
Big Wells and its ZIP codes
Big Wells at a glance
- Big Wells is about 8.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,417, 36% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $60,800 (79% below Texas) and median rent is $613 a month.
Local data for Big Wells, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Wells, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,417
Poverty rate
47.8%
Median home value
$60,800
Median rent
$613/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
6.4%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (466), Honduran Americans (15), Cuban Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dimmit County. PPP loans are for Big Wells.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,359
5,669 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,629
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$37.3M
FY 2026, $4,327 per person
How people get to work
Big Wells, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle8.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Wells, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
235
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
21
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 44°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Wells, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
26.4%
U.S. 12.1% +14.3 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
46.2%
U.S. 11.1% +35.1 pts
Cities near Big Wells
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrundageCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| AshertonCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CatarinaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Carrizo HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Crystal CityCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Carrizo SpringsCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| AmayaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Loma GrandeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| CotullaCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| DilleyCity | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| BatesvilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Wells, TX in?
- Big Wells is in Dimmit County, Texas.
- What is the population of Big Wells, TX?
- About 544 people live in Big Wells, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Wells?
- Nearby places include Brundage (6 mi), Asherton (14 mi), Catarina (15 mi), Chula Vista (16 mi), Carrizo Hill (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023