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Pecos, TX

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Pecos, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 23
Population11,485
Foreign Born12.1%
Population Density357people per mi²
Median Age32.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Historical data isn't available for Pecos, Texas. Trends shown are for Reeves County, Texas.

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

67/100

33% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Pecos, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$30k
Comfortable $26k$38k
Luxury $92k+$142k+
Elite (Top 5%) $108k+$167k+
Affordability Ratio

149%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
15
Positive
18
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

2.4mi

Gas

13 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

0.9mi

Airport

SAN — San Angelo Regional

178.5mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 1.2 mi
Camping3Nearest 34.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$56k+0.5%
25% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$409k
38% below US avg
College Educated
7.2%
79% below US avg
WFH
1.7%
88% below US avg
Homeownership
76.3%
17% above US avg
Median Home
$114k
60% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 59% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
25.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+5.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+28.8%
Homicide*
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.52 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
6.94 / 1k Residents191% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary
0.93 / 1k Residents62% below state avg
Larceny-Theft*
12.80 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
2.48 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+7Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Pecos, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season259 days339 frost-free
Annual Rainfall7.9"
Elevation2,612 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1760 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair357/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A-
GoodInland Flooding, Drought, Strong Wind, Tornado, Hail
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 98 mi · coast 206 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$5.5M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T02:13:51.000Z

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