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Population in 2022: 4,118 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.9%
 
Males: 2,071  (50.3%)
Females: 2,047  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

31.4 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79027.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,181 (it was $27,454 in 2000)
Dimmitt:

$64,181
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,404 (it was $14,228 in 2000)

Dimmitt city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $118,723 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Dimmitt:

$118,723
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $126,023; detached houses: $129,641; mobile homes: $52,642

Median gross rent in 2022: $866.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dimmitt: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.3%
(19.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 26.2% for other race residents, 13.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Dimmitt, TX (2022)
    • 3,25576.0%Hispanic
    • 89520.9%White alone
    • 541.3%Black alone
    • 330.8%Asian alone
    • 230.5%American Indian alone
    • 170.4%Two or more races

Races in Dimmitt detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 19 registered sex offenders living in Dimmitt, Texas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dimmitt is 235 to 1.


Crime rates in Dimmitt by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(70.5)		4
(96.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(25.2)		2
(47.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(22.3)		1
(22.3)		2
(44.4)		1
(22.7)		1
(23.7)		1
(24.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(23.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		5
(137.5)		8
(182.1)		3
(66.9)		5
(111.4)		13
(288.9)		4
(90.8)		4
(94.7)		5
(120.4)		2
(48.0)		10
(235.0)		19
(458.3)		1
(24.6)		5
(126.1)		4
(95.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		36
(990.1)		64
(1,457)		29
(646.6)		48
(1,069)		47
(1,044)		35
(794.7)		30
(709.9)		37
(890.9)		34
(816.5)		18
(423.0)		11
(265.3)		6
(147.6)		4
(100.9)		7
(167.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		73
(2,008)		151
(3,437)		77
(1,717)		106
(2,361)		80
(1,778)		94
(2,134)		77
(1,822)		74
(1,782)		54
(1,297)		40
(940.1)		12
(289.4)		13
(319.8)		8
(201.7)		8
(191.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		4
(110.0)		4
(91.1)		3
(66.9)		5
(111.4)		11
(244.4)		8
(181.7)		7
(165.6)		1
(24.1)		9
(216.1)		10
(235.0)		2
(48.2)		1
(24.6)		2
(50.4)		4
(95.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(27.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(25.2)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index185.9283.2139.4207.2234.9180.5161.9166.9135.9189.4202.830.064.591.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Dimmitt, TX

Crime rate in Dimmitt detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 6 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.77
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: American (6.2%), German (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 3877 feet

Land area: 2.07 square miles.

Population density: 1,992 people per square mile   (low).

Dimmitt, Texas map

641 residents are foreign born (14.1% Latin America).

This city:

15.0%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dimmitt city:

1.4% ($671)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (52.3 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (246.9 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (340.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Nazareth, TX (3.5 miles ),
Hart, TX (4.0 miles ),
Hereford, TX (4.4 miles ),
Springlake, TX (4.7 miles),
Earth, TX (4.7 miles ),
Friona, TX (4.9 miles ),
Olton, TX (5.2 miles ),
Happy, TX (5.4 miles )

Latitude: 34.55 N, Longitude: 102.32 W

Area code: 806

Distribution of median household income in Dimmitt, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dimmitt, TX in 2022
Dimmitt satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $47,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $280,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $400,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,500
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $219,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $94,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $32,800
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $56,800
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $55,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Dimmitt, TX residents
Average permit cost in Dimmitt, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Texas:

3.5%
Historical population in Dimmitt, TX
Historical housing units in Dimmitt, TX
Most common industries in Dimmitt, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.0%)
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Food (12.1%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.3%)
  • Food (16.1%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.4%)
  • Educational services (3.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (2.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.1%)
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Dimmitt, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (15.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)

Average climate in Dimmitt, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Dimmitt-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.9 miles away from the Dimmitt city center killed one person and injured 13 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.4 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 32 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dimmitt-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 491% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 137.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 219.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 159.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 301.7 miles away from Dimmitt center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 329.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 321.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Castro County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Fires: 2, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dimmitt topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Dimmitt:

  • HOSPICE CARE (114 W JONES)
  • PLAINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Government - Hospital District or Authority, 310 WEST HALSELL STREET)
  • CAMBRIDGE LTC PARTNERS INC (1621 BUTLER)

Airports located in Dimmitt:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dimmitt:

  • West Texas A & M University (about 38 miles; Canyon, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,820)
  • Wayland Baptist University (about 42 miles; Plainview, TX; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • Amarillo College (about 52 miles; Amarillo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,622)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 65 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • South Plains College (about 68 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 71 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • Texas Tech University (about 72 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)

Public high school in Dimmitt:

  • DIMMITT H S (Students: 369, Location: 1405 WESTERN CIR DR, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Dimmitt:

  • RICHARDSON EL (Students: 555, Location: 708 W STINSON ST, Grades: PK-4)
  • DIMMITT MIDDLE (Students: 273, Location: 1505 WESTERN CIR DR, Grades: 5-8)
See full list of schools located in Dimmitt

Library in Dimmitt:

  • RHOADS MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $104,524; Location: 103 SW 2ND ST; 18,067 books; 360 e-books; 2,444 audio materials; 170 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 36 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Dimmitt: Castro County Courthouse (A), Dimmitt Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Dimmitt include: Presbyterian Church (A), New Hope Baptist Church (B), Lee Street Baptist Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), Emanuel Baptist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Castro County Museum (404 West Halsell Street).

Birthplace of: Don Carthel - Football player and coach, Kent Hance - Politician.

Castro County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.9 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

76.1%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
50 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
14 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Dimmitt in 2000:

  • 51 people in nursing homes
  • 11 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 2 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards

Banks with branches in Dimmitt (2011 data):

  • First United Bank: at 201 North Broadway, branch established on 1907/03/07; Detached Drive-In Facility at 201 North Broadway, branch established on 1977/08/29. Info updated 2007/02/12: Bank assets: $1,081.2 mil, Deposits: $962.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Plains Bancorp, Inc.
  • First Bank of Muleshoe: Dimmitt Branch at 215 West Bedford, branch established on 1993/06/28. Info updated 2008/04/17: Bank assets: $107.1 mil, Deposits: $92.3 mil, headquarters in Muleshoe, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Dg Partnership, Ltd

For population 15 years and over in Dimmitt:

Marital status in Dimmitt, TX
  • Never married: 27.7%
  • Now married: 50.5%
  • Separated: 4.8%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Dimmitt:

  • High school or higher: 77.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.1
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Dimmitt
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dimmitt, TX (based on Castro County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,60515
Catholic2,3223
Mainline Protestant4522
None2,683-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Castro County:

8.35 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

8.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.9%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Castro County:

26.6%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.3%
State:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Dimmitt:

47.8%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Dimmitt:

45.0%
State:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Dimmitt:

28.5
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Dimmitt:

23.5%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.7%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.4%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Dimmitt:

52.3%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Dimmitt:

78.4%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dimmitt, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 7$27,873$47,7821$901
Water Supply 6$20,772$41,5440$0
Financial Administration 4$11,510$34,5300$0
Solid Waste Management 3$8,913$35,6520$0
Other and Unallocable 2$11,335$68,0101$427
Police - Other 1$2,303$27,6360$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,248$38,9761$1,375
Other Government Administration 1$4,825$57,9008$886
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,858
Totals for Government 25$90,779$43,57412$5,446

Dimmitt government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $3,274,000 ($795.05)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $808,000 ($196.21)
    Police Protection: $390,000 ($94.71)
    Water Utilities: $181,000 ($43.95)
    Financial Administration: $130,000 ($31.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $101,000 ($24.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $74,000 ($17.97)
    Central Staff Services: $66,000 ($16.03)
    Libraries: $55,000 ($13.36)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $45,000 ($10.93)
    Regular Highways: $40,000 ($9.71)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($7.53)
    Health - Other: $28,000 ($6.80)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $20,000 ($4.86)
    General Public Buildings: $15,000 ($3.64)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($1.70)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $835,000 ($202.77)

Dimmitt government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $92,000 ($22.34)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $31,000 ($7.53)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $136,000 ($33.03)
    Fines and Forfeits: $83,000 ($20.16)
    Sale of Property: $14,000 ($3.40)
    Rents: $5,000 ($1.21)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($0.49)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.24)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $875,000 ($212.48)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $2,737,000 ($664.64)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($0.49)
  • Tax - Property: $552,000 ($134.05)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $399,000 ($96.89)
    Public Utilities Sales: $231,000 ($56.10)
    Other License: $13,000 ($3.16)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $5,000 ($1.21)

Dimmitt government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,270,000 ($308.40)
Businesses in Dimmitt, TX
NameCountNameCount
Alco Stores1Subway1
H&R Block1True Value2
Pizza Hut1U-Haul1
RadioShack1UPS1
SONIC Drive-In1

Strongest AM radio stations in Dimmitt:

  • KDHN (1470 AM; 0 kW; DIMMITT, TX; Owner: COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KIJN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITIAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KIXZ (940 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVOP (1090 AM; 5 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTNZ (1010 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KPUR (1440 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFYO (790 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dimmitt:

  • KBTE (104.9 FM; TULIA, TX; Owner: DOVE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KNNK (100.5 FM; DIMMITT, TX; Owner: JAMES D. PEELER)
  • KJNZ (103.5 FM; HEREFORD, TX; Owner: TAHOKA RADIO, LLC)
  • KGRW (94.7 FM; FRIONA, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KPAN-FM (106.3 FM; HEREFORD, TX; Owner: KPAN BROADCASTERS)

TV broadcast stations around Dimmitt:

  • KLBK-TV (Channel 13; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF TEXAS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCVP-LP (Channel 34; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
Dimmitt fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Dimmitt fatal accident list:

Jul 12, 2007 08:32 PM, Lee, Lat: 34.546392, Lon: -102.314594, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 17, 1999 09:35 AM, Sr-86, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 19, 1995 05:13 PM, 86, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 9, 1989 01:30 AM, 86, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 28, 1987 01:40 PM, 385, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • 2,294Total average daily traffic
  • 298Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,760Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Dimmitt)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

98 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Dimmitt, TX)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KB5AOI, Grant Date: 10/28/1998, Expiration Date: 10/28/2008, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2010, Registrant: John L Womack, Hcr 2 Box 14, Dimmitt, TX 79027

  • Call Sign: KC5KOQ, Licensee ID: L00939134, Grant Date: 11/10/2004, Expiration Date: 10/28/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2016, Certifier: Mary Y Wakefield, Registrant: Mary Y Wakefield, 711 W Stinson St, Dimmitt, TX 79027

  • Call Sign: KD5CSP, Grant Date: 11/24/1997, Expiration Date: 11/24/2007, Cancellation Date: 11/25/2009, Registrant: Edwin D Harris, 71 Pine St, Dimmitt, TX 79027

  • Call Sign: KW5KW, Previous Call Sign: KB5SCM, Licensee ID: L01438360, Grant Date: 11/14/2018, Expiration Date: 01/13/2029, Certifier: Russell E Stringfield, Registrant: Russell E Stringfield, 1465 Co Rd 514, Dimmitt, TX 79027

  • Call Sign: KE5TND, Licensee ID: L01381305, Grant Date: 12/20/2017, Expiration Date: 03/19/2028, Certifier: Justin M Damron, Registrant: Justin M Damron, 3001 Fm 1524, Dimmitt, TX 79027

  • Call Sign: KF5KRU, Licensee ID: L01633166, Grant Date: 04/21/2011, Expiration Date: 04/21/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2023, Certifier: Shawn E Wheat, Registrant: Shawn E Wheat, Dimmitt, TX 79027

  • Call Sign: KF5KUA, Licensee ID: L01633307, Grant Date: 04/21/2011, Expiration Date: 04/21/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2023, Certifier: David T Nelson, Registrant: David T Nelson, 1103 W Bedford, Dimmitt, TX 79027



FAA Registered Aircraft:

12 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Dimmitt)

2007 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2007 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 16. The highest number of reported fires - 35 took place in 2009, and the least - 0 in 2014. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Dimmitt, TX When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (65.9%), and Structure Fires (21.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Dimmitt, TX
    • 11865.9%Outside Fires
    • 3821.2%Structure Fires
    • 2212.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Dimmitt, TX
Most common first names in Dimmitt, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2776.7 years
Mary2577.2 years
John2374.7 years
William2280.8 years
Robert1974.4 years
George1573.2 years
Charles1466.6 years
Frank1172.3 years
Maria1064.4 years
Clarence1080.8 years
Most common last names in Dimmitt, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1674.5 years
Martinez1373.4 years
Garcia1377.5 years
Johnson1070.6 years
Davis1073.4 years
Nelson975.7 years
Rodriguez965.0 years
Jones877.2 years
Perez867.7 years
Gonzales867.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dimmitt, TX
  • 77.7%Utility gas
  • 21.5%Electricity
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dimmitt, TX
  • 46.4%Electricity
  • 46.0%Utility gas
  • 7.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Dimmitt compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There are 10 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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