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Big Lake, TX

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Population
2,783
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,689 ft
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
General Quality
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About Big Lake

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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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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