Texas
Dimmitt is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,143. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dimmitt receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Dimmitt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dimmitt is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dimmitt is $88,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Dimmitt is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,111 per 100,000, 59% above the national average.
22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Dimmitt enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches, including 9.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 40.6% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 59.4% |
| 343% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,250 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,916 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,738 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 290 |
| County GDP | $1,122M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,067 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.86% |
| Commute Time | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $88,500 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $128,442 |
| Census Median Rent | $890 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,067 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.86% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,360/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Total Violent | 113.5/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 22.7/100K |
| Assault | 90.8/100K |
| Total Property | 3,110.8/100K |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 794.7/100K |
| Theft | 2,134.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 181.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.0 inches |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5479°N, 102.3068°W |
| County FIPS | 48069 |
Winner: Republican by 58.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.4% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,315/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |