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Dumas is a small city of 14,404 in Texas, with a median household income of $65,379
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dumas stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dumas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dumas city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.0
Dumas's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dumas costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dumas, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,379
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dumas's violent crime rate is 154.4 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.4 /100k
Property Crime
1600.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dumas is served primarily by DUMAS ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dumas, TX
National Avg
School District
DUMAS ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dumas sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 17.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.1 inches of snow per year.
Dumas's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dumas roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,300 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Dumas's violent crime rate is 154.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1600.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dumas are operated by DUMAS ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 10.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dumas, TX has a population of 14,404, a median household income of $65,379, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dumas averages 49.2°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.7 inches
with about 9.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dumas, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79029.
The population of Dumas, Texas is 14,404 with a median age of 29.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dumas: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $134,300, median household income $65,379, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dumas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
