Lamb County , Texas
Population: 12,919 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,997 Home $76,600 Rent $900/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 12,919 residents, Lamb County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Lamb County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$56,997
Median Income
household
$76,600
Home Value
median
$900/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,997 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,993 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
| Median Home Value | $76,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 12,919 |
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.0%
Obesity
14.3%
Diabetes
15.6%
Smoking
38.2%
High Blood Pressure
34.9%
No Physical Activity
21.4%
Depression
39.5%
Insufficient Sleep
71.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 61.2 · 61th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
58.72
🌀 Hurricane
43.68
🔥 Wildfire
85.85
❄️ Winter Storm
76.03
🌍 Earthquake
28.59
☀️ Drought
94.88
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