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Living in
Town of Pecos.
About
Life in Town of Pecos
Town of Pecos is a community of 11,485 people in Texas. The median household income is $60,943, median rent runs about $986 per month, and median home values are around $117,300. Nearby outdoor access includes Fort Davis National Historic Site and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Town of Pecos at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Foreign-Born
20.1%
Broadband Internet
77.5%
of households
Population Growth
-20.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Town of Pecos: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Town of Pecos, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (90.9%), and 62.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
12.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.5%
of households
Married Couples
46.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Town of Pecos
In Town of Pecos, rent runs 30% below the TX average, and home values are 59% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,379
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Town of Pecos
Unemployment in Reeves County, which includes Town of Pecos, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Town of Pecos: Reeves County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Reeves County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Town of Pecos Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.7 min avg
How Town of Pecos residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Town of Pecos, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
Town of Pecos is policed by the Reeves County Sheriff's Office, but the FBI rate for that agency isn't comparable: it reports crimes from a wider area than the population it's credited with, which inflates the per-resident rate several times over. We leave it out rather than show a misleading number.
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
19.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Reeves County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Reeves County, which includes Town of Pecos, the most common type is high wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | High Wind | $125,750 |
| 2024 | 10 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 14 | Hail | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Dust Storm | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $60,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Hail | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
343 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Reeves County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate98°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Town of Pecos has hot summers (avg high 98°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
98°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.1"
Hot Days/Year
146
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
69
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
28
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 30°F | 0.80" |
| Feb | 67°F | 33°F | 0.33" |
| Mar | 75°F | 41°F | 0.48" |
| Apr | 84°F | 49°F | 0.22" |
| May | 92°F | 57°F | 1.01" |
| Jun | 98°F | 67°F | 0.93" |
| Jul | 98°F | 69°F | 1.48" |
| Aug | 97°F | 69°F | 1.05" |
| Sep | 90°F | 62°F | 1.94" |
| Oct | 81°F | 51°F | 0.97" |
| Nov | 69°F | 37°F | 0.52" |
| Dec | 62°F | 31°F | 0.35" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Town of Pecos
Town of Pecos has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Reeves Regional Health
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Town of Pecos
Town of Pecos's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
8.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Davis National Historic Site, 59 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Town of Pecos
Town of Pecos has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Davis National Historic Site (59 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Davis National Historic Site
National Historic Site
59 mi awayCarlsbad Caverns National Park
National Park
80 mi awayBlackwell School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
81 mi awayGuadalupe Mountains National Park
National Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Town of Pecos
Reeves County Library
315 S Oak St, Pecos
Cities Near Town of Pecos
The closest cities within 60 miles
No other cities we cover are within 60 miles of Town of Pecos.
Planning a move to Town of Pecos?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Town of Pecos FAQ
Is Town of Pecos, Texas affordable?⌄
Town of Pecos's median rent is $988/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,943/year. Median home value is $117,300.
What is the job market like in Town of Pecos, Texas?⌄
Reeves County, which includes Town of Pecos, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Town of Pecos, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Town of Pecos is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $988/month and median household income is $60,943/year. The median home value is $117,300. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Town of Pecos, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Town of Pecos is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from