Lamesa, TX
Living in Lamesa
Bikeability7
Walkability26
Commute92
Public Transit7
Affordability90
Public Safety60
Airports8
Hospitals28
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.2kPopulation-146 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate34%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$4.1k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector62%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$454Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamesa
United States45
Texas51
Dawson County37
Property Crime in Lamesa
United States48
Texas58
Dawson County53
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamesa
Inland Flooding34
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamesa, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamesa, 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 Lamesa, TX
Lubbock Christian University
58 miles, N
Texas Tech University
59 miles, N
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
59 miles, N
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
62 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamesa, TX
Medical Arts Hospital
1 miles, NW
Lynn County Hospital District
31 miles, N
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
36 miles, NW
Memorial Hospital
41 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lamesa, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
65 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
74 miles, W
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
128 miles, SE