Dalhart, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dallam County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,885 Population 1,650/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $29,542 per capita
$155,300 Home Value $200,547 Zillow
$1,079 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
180 Violent Crime/100K 829 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,300 home value, $1,079/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Dalhart, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$29,542 per capita
Home Value
$155,300
45% below
Zillow: $200,547
Median Rent
$1,079/mo
7% below
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
53% below
829/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Dalhart Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dalhart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
55%
Rent
93%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dalhart a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dalhart residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,542. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 408 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dalhart is $155,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,547. Median rent is $1,079/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Dalhart reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 829/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Dalhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dalhart has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,885
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,650/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born27.2%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$29,542
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,300
Rent$1,079
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$200,547
Housing Units3,428
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

F
Violent180/100K
Property829/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death15,212/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
Elevation3,981 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute12 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dalhart was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.369 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
27.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.