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Nome, TX
City in Jefferson County, Texas.
Population
253
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
217
ZIP codes
0
Nome and its ZIP codes
Nome at a glance
- Nome is 88% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Nome, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Nome.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,587
124,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,111
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.49B
FY 2026, $5,817 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nome, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18,645
22.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 42°F
61.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nome, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Nome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChinaCity | 5 mi | 1.4 |
| Sour LakeCity | 7.3 mi | 2.3 |
| DeversCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Pinewood EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.2 |
| Bevil OaksCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| FannettCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| HamshireCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| DaisettaCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| WinnieCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| HullCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| BeaumontCity | 16 mi | 82.1 |
| Rose Hill AcresCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| StowellCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10 |
| AmesCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| LumbertonCity | 20 mi | 13.4 |
| HardinCity | 21 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nome, TX in?
- Nome is in Jefferson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Nome, TX?
- About 253 people live in Nome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nome?
- Nearby places include China (5 mi), Sour Lake (7.3 mi), Devers (10 mi), Pinewood Estates (11 mi), Bevil Oaks (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023