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Reeves County

Population in July 2008: 446. Population change since 2000: -15.4%
 

Males: 220  (49.3%)
Females: 226  (50.7%)

Median resident age:  28.9 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79718.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $22,418 (it was $16,071 in 2000)
Balmorhea:  $22,418
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $10,440
Balmorhea:  $10,440
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $35,444 (it was $19,300 in 2000)
Balmorhea:  $35,444
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $47,140; Detached houses: $46,805; Mobile homes: $23,553

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Races in Balmorhea:

  • Hispanic (87.1%)
  • Other race (29.4%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (12.7%)
  • Two or more races (11.8%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Balmorhea: 69.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (10.8%), English (3.0%), German (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.39 square miles.

Population density: 1151 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Balmorhea

  • High school or higher: 41.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Balmorhea city

  • Never married: 26.6%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

58 residents are foreign born (10.6% Latin America).

This city:  11.0%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Balmorhea:  1.4% ($267)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Odessa, TX (101.5 miles , pop. 90,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (167.8 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (330.0 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: Toyah, TX (4.8 miles) , Fort Davis, TX (5.3 miles ), Lindsay, TX (5.4 miles ), Pecos, TX (5.8 miles ), Barstow, TX (6.2 miles ), Alpine, TX (6.6 miles ), Coyanosa, TX (6.6 miles) , Marfa, TX (7.0 miles ).

Latitude: 30.98 N, Longitude: 103.74 W

Area code: 432

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Population change in the 1990s: -233 (-30.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (15%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Utilities (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (22%)
  • Food and beverage stores (14%)
  • Transportation equipment (8%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (7%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Gasoline stations (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (17%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (4%)



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Balmorhea-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1987, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.9 miles away from the Balmorhea city center killed 30 people and injured 121 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1955, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 32.7 miles away from the city center injured one person.


Balmorhea-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 82% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 53.6 miles away from Balmorhea center
On 4/15/1995 at 14:33:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 55.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/1995 at 17:45:59, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 52.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/15/1998 at 10:33:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 60.9 miles away from Balmorhea center
On 6/1/1995 at 01:06:15, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 52.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 02:19:38, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 52.8 miles away from Balmorhea center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Balmorhea:
  • REEVES COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 34 miles; PECOS, TX)
  • PECOS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 54 miles; FORT STOCKTON, TX)
  • CULBERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 58 miles; VAN HORN, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Balmorhea, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Balmorhea:
  • SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; ALPINE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,076)
  • ODESSA COLLEGE (about 98 miles; ODESSA, TX; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • MIDLAND COLLEGE (about 122 miles; MIDLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 2,800)
  • EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 164 miles; EL PASO, TX; FT enrollment: 11,127)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (about 172 miles; EL PASO, TX; FT enrollment: 12,071)
  • ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 183 miles; SAN ANGELO, TX; FT enrollment: 5,477)
  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 198 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 3,851)
Public high school in Balmorhea:
  • BALMORHEA SCHOOL (Students: 165; Location: 1ST & EL PASO; Grades: PK-12; Our rating: 56)
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Average household size:
This city:  2.9 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  77.7%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  36.3%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  19.0%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Balmorhea, TX



Balmorhea compared to Texas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Reeves County Texas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (53%)
  • Electricity (34%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%)


Religion statistics for Balmorhea

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchOther religions
Adherents63.7%24.1%3.4%2.8%6.0%
Congregations19.4%29.0%12.9%12.9%25.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,750$21,0000$0
Water Supply 2$3,500$21,0000$0
Totals for Government 3$5,250$21,0000$0



Balmorhea government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $25,000
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $163,000
  • Current Operations - Parks & Recreation: $76,000
    Sewerage: $37,000
    Water Utilities: $12,000
    Police Protection: $11,000
    General - Other: $8,000
    Health Services - Other: $5,000
    Financial Administration: $4,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $81,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $81,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $11,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $63,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $90,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $163,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $49,000
    Property: $15,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $76,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000

6.31% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,580 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.31%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Ector County, TX  1.07% ($22,649 average AGI)
from Midland County, TX  0.37% ($31,692)
from Ward County, TX  0.35% ($30,417)


8.73% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,148 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.73%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Ector County, TX  2.39% ($25,647 average AGI)
to Midland County, TX  1.43% ($24,412)
to Ward County, TX  0.39% ($23,357)


Strongest AM radio stations in Balmorhea:
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KLBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; MONAHANS, TX; Owner: SANDSHILLS COMMUNICATION, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KIUN (1400 AM; 1 kW; PECOS, TX; Owner: PECOS RADIO CO,INC)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAMA (750 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KTSM (690 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVLF (1240 AM; 1 kW; ALPINE, TX; Owner: BIG BEND BROADCASTERS, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Balmorhea:
  • KKLY (97.3 FM; PECOS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)



Balmorhea fatal accident list:
Feb 24, 2008 02:55 AM, I-10, Lat: 31.030817, Lon: -103.904436, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 8195 State Hwy 17 Site: Saragosa, Type: Tower, Structure height: 123.4 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: KNKN594
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/21/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Dane F Ershen, 8195 Statehighway 17 (Reeves County), Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms:a-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • Jerri L Janjua, 0.14 Miles West Of State Route 2903 & 0.75 Miles South Of I-10, Type: Tower, Structure height: 134.1 m, Overall height: 138.7 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Jerri L Janjua, 17.0 Miles Se Of Balmorhea & 10.0 Miles S Of Us Route 290, Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 23.2 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Mc Elroy Peak 19 Mi Sw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WPHZ273, Licensee ID: L00012289
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/28/2000, Expiration Date: 08/24/2010, Certifier: Dallas Vanderhoof
    Registrant: Telebeeper Of New Mexico Inc, Albuquerque, NM 87125, Phone: (505) 883-4333

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • Cor 3rd And San Antonio, Call Sign: KQG846, Licensee ID: L00087336
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.040 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/03/2004, Expiration Date: 01/11/2014
    Registrant: City Of Balmorhea, Box 323, Balmorhea, TX 79718, Phone: (432) 375-2307
  • St Rec Area Hq Bldg Hwy 290 4 Mi W, Call Sign: WNNV835, Licensee ID: L00014260
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.340 MHz, 151.265 MHz, 151.415 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/01/2004, Expiration Date: 03/30/2014
    Registrant: State Of Texas, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744, Phone: (915) 375-2370
  • Se Qtr Sec 41 Blk 58 Township 9, Call Sign: KNBB202, Licensee ID: L00009844
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.175 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/03/1995, Expiration Date: 10/03/2000, Cancelation Date: 12/03/2000
    Registrant: Texaco Communications Inc, Denver, CO 80217, Phone: (915) 561-8631
  • Mc Elroy Peak 19 Mi Sw, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: KNBD902, Licensee ID: L00011605
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.600 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/29/2001, Expiration Date: 12/11/2011, Cancelation Date: 06/15/2005
    Registrant: Exxon Communications Company, Rm 1619 Fannin Bldg, Houston, TX 77210-4276, Phone: (713) 656-1827

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • BEARD MTN, 17.0 Miles Se Of Balmorhea & 10.0 Miles S Of Us Route 290, Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 23.2 m, Call Sign: WPND458
    Assigned Frequencies : 6130.51 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6408.49 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6197.24 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KD5FYO, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/12/1999, Expiration Date: 12/22/2008
    Registrant: Ruben L Carrasco, Rt 1 Box 281, Balmorhea, TX 79718
  • Call Sign: W4LCC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01013771
    Grant Date: 05/05/2005, Expiration Date: 08/02/2015, Certifier: Charles E Towry
    Registrant: Charles E Towry, Box 254, Balmorhea, TX 79718


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4420R , Serial Number: 17263167, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 04/12/1974
    Registrant (Individual): Robert M Cade, Po Box 342, Balmorhea, TX 79718
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-25-235 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6666Z , Serial Number: 25-2267, Year manufactured: 1963
    Registrant (Individual): Rufus H Thrall, Box 76, Balmorhea, TX 79718


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