Carrizo Springs, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dimmit County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,800 Population 1,553/sq mi density
$36,077 Median Income $22,493 per capita
$67,700 Home Value $147,135 Zillow
$516 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$36,077 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,700 home value, $516/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Carrizo Springs, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,077
52% below
$22,493 per capita
Home Value
$67,700
76% below
Zillow: $147,135
Median Rent
$516/mo
56% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.6%
48% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Carrizo Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carrizo Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
24%
Rent
44%
Poverty
255%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carrizo Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carrizo Springs residents earn a median household income of $36,077 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,493. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 317 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carrizo Springs is $67,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,135. Median rent is $516/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

8.9% of adults in Carrizo Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carrizo Springs has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,800
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,553/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,077
Per Capita$22,493
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$3,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,424

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,700
Rent$516
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$147,135
Housing Units2,097
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity47.6%
Diabetes21.4%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death14,362/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation587 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 52%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Carrizo Springs was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.