Lamesa, Texas
Quick Statistics
Lamesa is a community in Dawson County, Texas, home to about 8,393 people spread across 5.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $28,591 a year, and a typical home is worth about $95,000. About 21.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 76.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 11 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Lamesa ranks number 307 of 1,795 in population, number 1,206 in median household income, number 1,240 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Lamesa typically top out near 94°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 3 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Los Ybanez, TX | 2.3 mi. | 0 |
| 2. | Welch, TX | 17.0 mi. | 205 |
| 3. | O'Donnell, TX | 17.5 mi. | 533 |
| 4. | Ackerly, TX | 20.0 mi. | 384 |
| 5. | Gail, TX | 29.0 mi. | 243 |
| 6. | Loop, TX | 29.5 mi. | 128 |
| 7. | Tahoka, TX | 31.1 mi. | 2,424 |
| 8. | Wellman, TX | 35.0 mi. | 286 |
What is the population of Lamesa, Texas?
Lamesa has a population of about 8,393 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Lamesa, Texas in?
Lamesa is located in Dawson County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Lamesa, Texas?
The median home value in Lamesa is about $95,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Lamesa, Texas?
The median personal income in Lamesa is about $28,591 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Lamesa, Texas?
Since 1950, 53 tornadoes have been recorded in Dawson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Lamesa, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 94 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 3 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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