Lamesa, Texas

Population 9,320

Lamesa is located in Dawson County, TX. The population is 9,320, making Lamesa the largest city in Dawson County.

There are 6 public schools in Lamesa with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Lamesa is very low , and there are 57 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lamesa is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lamesa property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lamesa include Los Ybanez, Welch and ODonnell.

Lamesa Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.1%

Crime Rate

52.54% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 200
  • Violent Crimes: 823
  • Robbery: 133
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

77.86% Higher than national avg.
  • 57 offenders in Lamesa
  • 61.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

134 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 13
  • Tanks & Spills: 120

Unemployment

Very High 5.0%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Lamesa, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Lamesa's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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57 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lamesa, TX

Property Reports view all

7 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lamesa, TX issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lamesa, TX issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $610
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,080
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,300

Zip Codes

79331

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Environmental Hazards

134 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Lamesa, TX has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lamesa, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Lamesa, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 44.05°
  • February 48.5°
  • March 58.33°
  • April 67.2°
  • May 73.64°
  • June 83.29°
  • July 82.75°
  • August 83.5°
  • September 74.87°
  • October 65.35°
  • November 54.38°
  • December 45.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lamesa, TX

Earthquakes
Lamesa, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lamesa, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lamesa, TX has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lamesa, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lamesa, TX: $41,961

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lamesa is 5.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.02%
White Collar - 47.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • K. Michael Conaway

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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