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Brazos, TX
Census-designated place in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
Population
18
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
0
Brazos and its ZIP codes
Brazos at a glance
- Brazos is 54% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palo Pinto County. PPP loans are for Brazos.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,056
8,545 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$185M
FY 2026, $6,509 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brazos, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
664
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
127
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 33°F
31.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brazos, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Brazos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SantoCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| MillsapTown | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| LipanCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| CoolCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| DennisTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Mineral WellsCity | 12 mi | 20.4 |
| Palo PintoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| GarnerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Horseshoe BendCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| GordonCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Western LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| MingusCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| PeasterTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| GrafordCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Oak Trail ShoresCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| WeatherfordCity | 21 mi | 27.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brazos, TX in?
- Brazos is in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
- What is the population of Brazos, TX?
- About 18 people live in Brazos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brazos?
- Nearby places include Santo (6.4 mi), Millsap (8.7 mi), Lipan (11 mi), Cool (11 mi), Dennis (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023