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Dimmitt, TX
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Dimmitt, TX
At a Glance
How Dimmitt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dimmitt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dimmitt a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dimmitt residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,916. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dimmitt is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,442. Median rent is $890/month, with 22.6% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Dimmitt reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 603/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Dimmitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dimmitt has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.