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Lamesa, TX
Texas · Dawson County
Lamesa is a small city in Texas with a population of 8,527. Residents earn $50,533 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
2.8
/5.0
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Fair
8,527
Population
1,669/sq mi density
$50,533
Median Income
$28,446 per capita
$85,800
Home Value
$109,682 Zillow
$903
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
823
Violent Crime/100K
4,424 property/100K
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,533 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $903/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
823 violent crimes/100K (116% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Lamesa, TX
4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Lamesa, TX.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Lamesa Farm Workers Community | Marker can be reached from County Highway M north of County Highway 20, on the right when traveling north. |
| Site of Chicago | (¼ mi N.). Marker is on North 22nd Street west of North Main street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Pioneer Cemetery | Marker is on Elgin Avenue south of NE 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Dawson County | Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 87 and U.S. 180, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 87. |