Dimmit County
TX · Pop. 8,507 · Rural County
Dimmit County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 1,329 square miles with 8,507 residents at a density of 6.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, melons. A median home price of $80,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.14% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 284-day growing season, average summer highs of 97.7°F and average winter lows of 41.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 19.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Dimmit Regional Hospital is 8.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 74.6% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 284-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $80,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Dimmit Regional Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 6.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Annual rainfall of just 19.8 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 74.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- A poverty rate of 44.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Dimmit County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $80k
- Property tax
- 1.14%
- Growing season
- 284 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 19.8"
- Broadband
- 74.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Dimmit Regional Hospital, 8.9 mi
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Homesteading in Dimmit County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dimmit County?
- Dimmit County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 284-day growing season, average summer highs of 97.7°F, and average winter lows of 41.8°F. The established crops are hay, melons.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $80,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.14%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 74.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Dimmit Regional Hospital is 8.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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