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Sandia, TX
Census-designated place in Jim Wells County, Texas.
Population
206
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
213
ZIP codes
0
Sandia and its ZIP codes
Sandia at a glance
- Sandia is 85% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Sandia, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jim Wells County. PPP loans are for Sandia.
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
Sandia, 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
94° / 45°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandia, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.6%
U.S. 11.1% +14.5 pts
Cities near Sandia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| K-Bar RanchCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake CityTown | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Sandy Hollow-EscondidasCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Paisano ParkCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Edgewater EstatesCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| MathisCity | 5.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Orange GroveCity | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| LakesideTown | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| San PatricioCity | 6.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden AcresCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2 |
| WestdaleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4 |
| South La PalomaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| EdroyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| TynanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Rancho BanqueteCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandia, TX in?
- Sandia is in Jim Wells County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sandia, TX?
- About 206 people live in Sandia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandia?
- Nearby places include K-Bar Ranch (3.7 mi), Lake City (4.5 mi), Sandy Hollow-Escondidas (5.3 mi), Paisano Park (5.4 mi), Edgewater Estates (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023