Lamesa, Texas
Lamesa is a city of 8,393 people in Dawson County, Texas, founded in 1903.
Why visit Lamesa
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lamesa Movieland Theater and Lamesa Farm Workers Community Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Lamesa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lamesa
Lamesa is a city in and the county seat of Dawson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 8,674 at the 2020 census, down from 9,952 at the 2000 census. Located south of Lubbock on the Llano Estacado, Lamesa was founded in 1903. Most of its economy is based on cotton farming.
From the Wikipedia article Lamesa, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Lamesa Farm Workers Community Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Los Ybanez, Dawson County, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes11
Mesa Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00
K-BOB's Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
2200 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship16
Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
909 South 2nd Street, Lamesa
Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.9 mi
702 North 14th Street, Lamesa
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.8 mi
212 North 27th Street, Lamesa
Northridge United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.7 mi
2612 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Lamesa
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 26°F | 0.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 29°F | 0.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 36°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 44°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 54°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 64°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 66°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 65°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 58°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 47°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 35°F | 1.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 27°F | 0.8 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lamesa 1 Sse (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dawson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2010-08-03: Hurricane Alex (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 44 miles away.
- O'Donnell 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Ackerly 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Tahoka 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Brownfield 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Stanton 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Big Spring 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Andrews 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Post 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Midland 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Denver City 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lamesa Farm Workers Community 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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