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Owl Ranch, TX
Census-designated place in Jim Wells County, Texas.
Population
148
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
199
ZIP codes
0
Owl Ranch and its ZIP codes
Owl Ranch at a glance
- Owl Ranch is 73% denser than Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jim Wells County. PPP loans are for Owl Ranch.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,616
14,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,073
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,253 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Owl Ranch, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
529
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
377
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 45°F
29.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Owl Ranch, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.0%
U.S. 11.1% +19.9 pts
Cities near Owl Ranch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AmargosaCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.3 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| South La PalomaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| WestdaleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4 |
| AliceCity | 9.2 mi | 12 |
| Orange GroveCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Rancho AlegreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Loma Linda EastCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| K-Bar RanchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| San DiegoCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Alice AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| Coyote AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Agua DulceCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Ben BoltCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.2 |
| Rancho BanqueteCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| SandiaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Owl Ranch, TX in?
- Owl Ranch is in Jim Wells County, Texas.
- What is the population of Owl Ranch, TX?
- About 148 people live in Owl Ranch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Owl Ranch?
- Nearby places include Amargosa (1 mi), Alfred (7 mi), South La Paloma (7.5 mi), Westdale (7.7 mi), Alice (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023