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Crime in Lamesa summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lamesa. Key points include:
There were 144 total crimes in Lamesa in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lamesa is 1,771.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lamesa is 344.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lamesa is 1,426.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lamesa is -16.43% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lamesa Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lamesa / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 144 | 1,771.0 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 344.4 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 24.6 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 209.1 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 116 | 1,426.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 37 | 455.0 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 66 | 811.7 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 159.9 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lamesa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lamesa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lamesa is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lamesa is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lamesa is $112,627.
The median income in Lamesa is $49,007.
Lamesa's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lamesa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lamesa | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 51 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lamesa, TX Weather
The average high in Lamesa is 75.8° and the average low is 47.9°.
There are 32.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.9 inches of precipitation each year with 3.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lamesa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 32.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lamesa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lamesa
The current population in Lamesa is 8,393. The population has decreased 10.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,393 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 8,527 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 8,571 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 8,685 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 9,179 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 9,221 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 9,264 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 9,322 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 9,367 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 9,343 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 9,365 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 9,337 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 9,320 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 9,362 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 9,367 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lamesa
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Lamesa is:
27.0% White with 2,264 White residents.
2.9% African American with 245 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 58 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.8% Two Or More with 64 Two Or More residents.
68.5% Hispanic with 5,750 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lamesa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.0% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 68.5% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lamesa
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Lamesa is 50.9% female with 4,270 female residents.
Lamesa is 49.1% male with 4,123 male residents.
| Gender | Lamesa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lamesa for adults over 25
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12.0% of adults in Lamesa completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Lamesa completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Lamesa completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lamesa completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Lamesa completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Lamesa completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lamesa completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lamesa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lamesa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lamesa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lamesa, Texas
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7.4% of households in Lamesa earn Less than $10,000.
7.0% of households in Lamesa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.2% of households in Lamesa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.5% of households in Lamesa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.3% of households in Lamesa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Lamesa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Lamesa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.9% of households in Lamesa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Lamesa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Lamesa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lamesa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
