The Town FilesDalhart, Texas
City in Dallam County · population 8,447 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $161,600
- Household income
- $71,630
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 30.9
Dalhart is a city of 8,447 people in Dallam County, Texas. The median home is worth $161,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 80% of Texas towns, easier by car than 78% of Texas towns, more walkable than 77% of Texas towns.
How Dalhart ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dalhart is worth $161,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $71,630, which is more affordable than 72% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,069 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dalhart | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,069 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $71,630 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dalhart
| People | Dalhart | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 13.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Dalhart
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 17.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dalhart since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 8, 1971 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 125 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 11, 1999.
Severe weather in Dallam County since 1996
Dallam County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2008 | Fire | EM-3284: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Dallam County
Dallam County had 4,866 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,124 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Dalhart itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Dalhart
4 public schools with 1,788 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALHART EL | PK-2 | 509 | 16.4 |
| DALHART H S | 9-12 | 471 | 12.4 |
| DALHART INT | 3-5 | 425 | 16.3 |
| DALHART J H | 6-8 | 383 | 14.2 |
Towns near Dalhart
- Cactus, TX28.2 mi · 3,057 people · home $82,200
Dalhart questions
Is Dalhart, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dalhart scores better for retirees than 39% of Texas towns and quieter than 51%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.9).
How much does a house cost in Dalhart?
The median owner-occupied home in Dalhart is valued at $161,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,630, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,069 a month.
What is the weather like in Dalhart?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.5 inches of precipitation a year and 20.3 inches of snow.
Does Dalhart get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dalhart since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 8, 1971. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)