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Blessing, TX
Census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas.
Population
418
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
206
ZIP codes
0
Blessing and its ZIP codes
Blessing at a glance
- Blessing is 78% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Blessing, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matagorda County. PPP loans are for Blessing.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,644
11,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,823
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $9,274 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Blessing, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
216
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,405
15.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blessing, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.3%
U.S. 11.1% +16.2 pts
Cities near Blessing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidfieldCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MarkhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| PalaciosCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| La WardCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Bay CityCity | 17 mi | 9.3 |
| WadsworthCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| LolitaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| MatagordaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| LouiseCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.7 |
| GanadoCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| El CampoCity | 23 mi | 9.2 |
| Van VleckCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.3 |
| VanderbiltCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| Point ComfortCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| EdnaCity | 27 mi | 4.1 |
| Alamo BeachCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blessing, TX in?
- Blessing is in Matagorda County, Texas.
- What is the population of Blessing, TX?
- About 418 people live in Blessing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blessing?
- Nearby places include Midfield (4.5 mi), Markham (11 mi), Palacios (11 mi), La Ward (15 mi), Bay City (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023