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Balmorhea, Texas, in Reeves county, is 100 miles SW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 170 miles E of El Paso, Texas. About 527 people people live in Balmorhea.
In Balmorhea, about 64% of adults are married. Balmorhea has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
In 2000, Balmorhea had a median family income of $20,179.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($200) in Balmorhea than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Balmorhea, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Balmorhea is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.
In Balmorhea, 93% of commuters drive to work. Balmorhea is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing Balmorhea to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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