Big Wells
City in Dimmit County, Texas

Big Wells is a city in Dimmit County, Texas, with 483 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 538 ft (164 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brundage, 6.1 miles W.
- 483residents (2020 Census)
- 538 ftelevation · 164 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 871 / sq mipopulation density
- 78830ZIP code
About Big Wells
Big Wells is a city in Dimmit County, Texas, United States. The population was 483 at the 2020 census, down from 697 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Big Wells
- Median household income
- $50,417
- Median home value
- $60,800
- Median rent
- $613/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Big Wells had 483 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 483 |
|---|---|
| Density | 871 per sq mi (336 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Wells at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Dimmit County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 483 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.5699° N, 99.5702° W |
| ZIP code | 78830 |
| Official website | cityofbigwells.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4808260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Wells
- Brundage6.1 mi W
- Asherton14.4 mi SW
- Catarina15.4 mi S
- Chula Vista15.5 mi W
- Carrizo Hill16.5 mi W
- Crystal City17.7 mi NW
- Carrizo Springs17.8 mi W
- Amaya18.9 mi NW
- Loma Grande19.1 mi NW
- Cotulla22.3 mi SE
- Dilley24.8 mi E
- Hilltop25.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Big Wells
What county is Big Wells in?
Big Wells is in Dimmit County, Texas.
What is the population of Big Wells, TX?
483 people lived in Big Wells at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Wells, TX?
The ZIP code of Big Wells is 78830.
What is the elevation of Big Wells?
538 feet (164 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Wells?
Brundage (6.1 mi), Asherton (14.4 mi), Catarina (15.4 mi), Chula Vista (15.5 mi), Carrizo Hill (16.5 mi).
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