Dawson County, TX
Living in Dawson County
Bikeability8
Walkability30
Commute90
Public Transit8
Affordability87
Public Safety64
Airports8
Hospitals29
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-1k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate32%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector61%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$443Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dawson County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Dawson County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding56
Tornado21
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dawson County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dawson County, TX
Seminole Mennonite School
40 miles, W
Seminole Mennonite School
40 miles, W
Nazarene Christian Academy Big Spring
44 miles, SE
Hillcrest School
50 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Dawson County, TX
Lubbock Christian University
58 miles, N
Texas Tech University
58 miles, N
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
59 miles, N
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
63 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dawson County, TX
Medical Arts Hospital
1 miles, NW
Lynn County Hospital District
30 miles, N
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
36 miles, NW
Memorial Hospital
41 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dawson County, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
64 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
74 miles, W
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
128 miles, SE