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Dime Box, TX
Census-designated place in Lee County, Texas.
Population
145
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
202
ZIP codes
0
Dime Box and its ZIP codes
Dime Box at a glance
- Dime Box is 75% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Dime Box, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Dime Box.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,905
8,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $5,849 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dime Box, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
256
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dime Box, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities near Dime Box
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeanvilleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Cade LakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| LexingtonTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| GiddingsCity | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| CaldwellCity | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| CarmineCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| Beaver CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| SomervilleCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| BurtonCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| PaigeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Round TopTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| TunisCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| PraeselCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.2 |
| SnookCity | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| RockdaleCity | 23 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dime Box, TX in?
- Dime Box is in Lee County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dime Box, TX?
- About 145 people live in Dime Box, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dime Box?
- Nearby places include Deanville (6.3 mi), Cade Lakes (11 mi), Lexington (12 mi), Giddings (13 mi), Caldwell (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023