Dimmit County

TX · Pop. 148,719 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Dimmit County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 148,719.

$/Acre: $2,863

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 224 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 90.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.31%

Combined Sales Tax7.56%

Cost of Living Index90.8

Median Household Income$42,619

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,863

Median Home Price$333K

Acres for Sale1386

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season224 days

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,390 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)243 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574

Property Crime /100K436

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate