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Hermleigh, TX
Census-designated place in Scurry County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79526.
Population
473
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
52
ZIP codes
1
Hermleigh and its ZIP codes
Hermleigh at a glance
- Hermleigh is 55% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Hermleigh, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scurry County. PPP loans are for Hermleigh.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,046
6,621 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.3M
FY 2026, $5,040 per person
PPP loans
$1.2M
36 loans, 97 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Hermleigh, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 29°F
21.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hermleigh, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.4%
U.S. 11.1% +11.3 pts
ZIP codes in Hermleigh
1 in or overlapping Hermleigh. Population shown
Cities near Hermleigh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SnyderCity | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| LoraineTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| Colorado CityCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| RoscoeCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| Lake Colorado CityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.8 |
| RotanCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| RobyCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| SweetwaterCity | 23 mi | 11.1 |
| WestbrookCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| FluvannaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| SylvesterCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hermleigh, TX in?
- Hermleigh is in Scurry County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Hermleigh, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hermleigh include 79526.
- What is the population of Hermleigh, TX?
- About 473 people live in Hermleigh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hermleigh?
- Nearby places include Snyder (11 mi), Loraine (16 mi), Colorado City (17 mi), Roscoe (18 mi), Lake Colorado City (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023