Living in Dawson County, Texas

Dawson County is a county in Texas with a population of around 13,520. The main communities are Lamesa, Los Ybanez.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,053/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $89K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and very hot summers (highs around 92°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Dawson County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a predominantly working-class population (14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.