Balmorhea, Texas facts for kids
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Balmorhea, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Reeves |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,196 ft (974 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 1,046/sq mi (408.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79718
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| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-05468 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1351473 |
Balmorhea (pronounced BAL-mər-AY) is a small city in Reeves County, Texas, in the United States. It is known for its natural springs. In 2020, about 408 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Balmorhea started as a town in 1906. Its name comes from its founders. They were Ernest D. Balcom, H. R. Morrow, and John and Joe Rhea. The town's name is a mix of their last names.
Where is Balmorhea Located?
Balmorhea is located at 30°59′2″N 103°44′32″W / 30.98389°N 103.74222°W. This is in West Texas.
The city covers about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) of land. Just outside the city, Balmorhea Lake helps provide water. This water is used for farming in the area.
Who Lives in Balmorhea?
The number of people living in Balmorhea has changed over the years:
- 1960: 604 people
- 1970: 655 people
- 1980: 568 people
- 1990: 765 people
- 2000: 527 people
- 2010: 479 people
- 2020: 408 people
People in 2020
In 2020, there were 408 people living in Balmorhea. There were 173 households, which are groups of people living together. Also, there were 138 families.
Most people in Balmorhea are of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up about 84.8% of the population. About 12.99% of the people were White.
Learning and Schools
The Balmorhea Independent School District serves the city of Balmorhea. This is the local school system. The superintendent is John Massey. Gary Laramore is the principal.
Post Office Services
The Balmorhea Post Office is located at 115 North Fort Worth Street. Its ZIP code is 79718-9998.
What's the Weather Like?
Balmorhea has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry with not much rain. It can get very hot in the summer and cool in the winter.
| Climate data for Balmorhea, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1923–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
92 (33) |
101 (38) |
103 (39) |
108 (42) |
112 (44) |
111 (44) |
110 (43) |
109 (43) |
101 (38) |
96 (36) |
89 (32) |
112 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 60.3 (15.7) |
65.6 (18.7) |
72.8 (22.7) |
80.5 (26.9) |
87.9 (31.1) |
94.7 (34.8) |
93.7 (34.3) |
93.0 (33.9) |
86.5 (30.3) |
79.4 (26.3) |
69.2 (20.7) |
60.9 (16.1) |
78.7 (25.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 45.6 (7.6) |
49.8 (9.9) |
56.5 (13.6) |
63.9 (17.7) |
72.6 (22.6) |
80.3 (26.8) |
80.7 (27.1) |
79.8 (26.6) |
73.3 (22.9) |
64.5 (18.1) |
53.6 (12.0) |
46.1 (7.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31.0 (−0.6) |
34.1 (1.2) |
40.3 (4.6) |
47.3 (8.5) |
57.2 (14.0) |
65.9 (18.8) |
67.7 (19.8) |
66.7 (19.3) |
60.2 (15.7) |
49.6 (9.8) |
38.1 (3.4) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
49.1 (9.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −8 (−22) |
−9 (−23) |
9 (−13) |
26 (−3) |
29 (−2) |
44 (7) |
55 (13) |
50 (10) |
39 (4) |
21 (−6) |
10 (−12) |
2 (−17) |
−9 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.66 (17) |
0.41 (10) |
0.38 (9.7) |
0.50 (13) |
1.05 (27) |
1.13 (29) |
1.82 (46) |
1.87 (47) |
2.02 (51) |
1.09 (28) |
0.60 (15) |
0.57 (14) |
12.10 (307) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 29.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Balmorhea para niños
