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Lamesa, Texas · ZIP 79331

Lamesa — ZIP 79331

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Lamesa (79331) scores 62/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $112K.

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Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share33%
Property crime share67%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency51%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby2

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index80/100
Typical home value$112K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$112K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

183

Violent Crime

51

Property Crime

132

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dawson County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
KLONDIKE ISDPK–12261
82%
77%
LAMESA SCHOOLSPK–121,484
19%
30%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

11,751

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

34.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79331 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 79331 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79331 is approximately $112K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 79331 in Lamesa has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.