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Megargel, TX
Town in Archer County, Texas.
Population
256
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
419
ZIP codes
0
Megargel and its ZIP codes
Megargel at a glance
- Megargel is about 3.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Megargel, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Archer County. PPP loans are for Megargel.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,105
1,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.8M
FY 2026, $8,626 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Megargel, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
661
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Megargel, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Megargel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlneyCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6 |
| Archer CityCity | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| NewcastleCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| SeymourCity | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| ThrockmortonTown | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| LovingCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
| HollidayCity | 28 mi | 2.5 |
| WindthorstTown | 30 mi | 2.5 |
| ScotlandCity | 30 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Megargel, TX in?
- Megargel is in Archer County, Texas.
- What is the population of Megargel, TX?
- About 256 people live in Megargel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Megargel?
- Nearby places include Olney (12 mi), Elbert (13 mi), Archer City (20 mi), Newcastle (21 mi), Seymour (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023