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Town in Texas, United StatesDawson is a town in Navarro County, in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 815 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Dawson
The typical Dawson home is worth about $196,000, up 4.3% in a year, 35% below the Texas typical home.
Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Dawson
Not graded
Dawson has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Dawson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Dawson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Corsicana (19%), Dallas (9%) and Waco (7%). Half commute less than 52 miles.
Health in Dawson
Health Grade D
Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 31% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Texas
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Dawson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Dawson
Full climate →Dawson has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Dawson
All Dawson schools →School Grade C+
The public schools Dawson’s kids attend trail 65% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.
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