Dalhart, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
7,885 Population
$76,250 Median Income
$155,300 Home Value
$1,079 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
769 Violent Crime / 100K
33.7 yrs Median Age
18.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population7,885
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,650/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 56.3%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita Income$29,542
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate7.0%
County GDP$1,022M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$155,300
Zillow Value$186,142
Median Rent$1,079
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Depression23.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime769/100K
Property Crime2,162/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft96.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul35° / 79°
Rain18 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+84.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute12 min
Work From Home1.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Dalhart Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$76,250
Home Value$155,300
Median Rent$1,079
Poverty Rate7.0%
Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
Unemployment1.5%
Violent Crime768.6 /100K
Avg Temperature56.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,885
Population Density1,650 per sq mi
Median Age33.7 years
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56.3% Black 0.1% Hispanic 4.2% Other 39.4%
White56.3%
Black or African American0.1%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races39.4%

Language

English Only66.4%
Spanish Speakers33.6%
English 66.4% Spanish 33.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.3%
Health Insurance72.5%

Income

Near national avg
Median Household Income$76,250
Per Capita Income$29,542
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,099
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$70,926

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate7.0%
Total Establishments (County)408
County GDP$1,022M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation25
Healthcare Facilities8
Retail Stores30
Manufacturing6
Total Establishments408

Industry Mix

Restaurants 25 Healthcare 8 Retail 30 Manufacturing 6

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$70,926
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,150

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time12.3 min
Work From Home1.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

45% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$155,300
Zillow Home Value Index$186,142

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.3%

Rental Costs

7% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,079

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,150
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.32%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma9.8%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage72.5%
Regular Checkup71.2%
Premature Death Rate15,212 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.6 / 10
Exercise Access65.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)8
Restaurants (County)25

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime768.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape24.0 /100K
Robbery48.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault696.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,161.6 /100K
Burglary456.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,609.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft96.1 /100K
Arson24.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

35°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation17.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation3,981 ft (1,213 m)
Land Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density1,650 per sq mi
Latitude36.0574°
Longitude-102.5122°
County FIPS48111

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.8%
D 10.5%

Republican +78.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
High School+84.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density1,650 per sq mi
Land Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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