Big Lake, TX

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Population
2,783
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,689 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$157,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$746/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,471
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Big Lake is a small, welcoming town in West Texas that serves as the county seat of Reagan County. Known historically as the birthplace of the Permian Basin oil boom, the community today moves at an easygoing, friendly pace beneath vast desert skies. Local life centers around the Reagan County schools, youth sports, and a close-knit network of neighbors and hometown businesses. It is a quiet place where people still know their neighbors, making it an appealing spot for anyone seeking a simpler routine and classic West Texas charm.

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