The Town FilesDimmitt, Texas
City in Castro County · population 4,171 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,100
- Household income
- $45,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 30.1
Dimmitt is a city of 4,171 people in Castro County, Texas. The median home is worth $85,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Texas towns, better transit than 94% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Texas towns.
How Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt is worth $85,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $45,875, which is more affordable than 83% of Texas towns. Median rent is $879 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dimmitt | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $879 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $45,875 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dimmitt
| People | Dimmitt | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.3% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 13.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Dimmitt
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 21.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dimmitt since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 17, 1970 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on May 28, 1980.
Severe weather in Castro County since 1996
Castro County has been included in 14 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 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Castro County
Castro County had 2,545 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,980 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Dimmitt itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Dimmitt
3 public schools with 1,088 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARDSON EL | PK-5 | 528 | 16.5 |
| DIMMITT H S | 9-12 | 313 | 10.4 |
| DIMMITT MIDDLE | 6-8 | 247 | 9.5 |
Towns near Dimmitt
- Hereford, TX19.7 mi · 14,972 people · home $109,700
- Friona, TX24.5 mi · 4,171 people · home $125,500
Dimmitt questions
Is Dimmitt, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dimmitt scores better for retirees than 89% of Texas towns and quieter than 43%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.1).
How much does a house cost in Dimmitt?
The median owner-occupied home in Dimmitt is valued at $85,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,875, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $879 a month.
What is the weather like in Dimmitt?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.0 inches of precipitation a year and 9.8 inches of snow.
Does Dimmitt get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dimmitt since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 17, 1970. 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)