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Dimmitt, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Castro County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,143 Population 1,315/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $23,916 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $128,442 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
555 Violent Crime/100K 603 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dimmitt enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,891 ft (1,186 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density1,315/sq mi
Coordinates34.5479°N, 102.3068°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCastro County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.5 / 100
Community Resilience1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 104 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 105 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 133 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 121 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 102 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 110 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 99 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 96 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 104 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 108 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 101 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 127 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 101 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 104 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 137 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 104 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 104 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 99 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 138 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

727 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 446 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 72 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 34 km 1
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 68 km 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 74 km 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 93 km 21
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 6 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 44 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 83 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 70 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 35 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 66 km 2
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 31 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 72 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 40 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CANYON (17,425 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 CANYON 17,425 63 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 59 km
1990 CHUCKWAGON FIRE 8,287 90 km
2016 GREEN BACA 6,711 93 km
2022 ARCH 5,849 99 km
2023 BIG FIN FLATS 5,660 88 km
2007 BIG FIRE 5,167 76 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 69 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 84 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 34 km
2006 BIPPUS CHURCH 3,786 77 km
2022 MIDPOINT 3,736 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,613 78 km
2011 SIERRA BLANCA 3,522 27 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,483 98 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 80 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 56 km
2000 CURRY RD 3 3,026 93 km
2006 ST. FRANCIS COMPLEX 2,873 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in

Dimmitt has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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