Agriculture and wide-open skies define life in Dimmitt
Dimmitt, the seat of Castro County, is surrounded by agriculture in the Texas Panhandle. It’s a remote city, home to around 4,100 residents, about 80 miles from the closest major metro, Lubbock. The flat loamy landscape is conducive to growing grains, cotton and soybeans; agribusiness drives the local economy. Summers are hot here, with average temperatures over 90 degrees, while chilly winters average lows below freezing. Mesquite trees line residential streets, and sidewalks border the main road. Beautiful red rock canyon views and hiking trails are within driving distance at state parks.
Midcentury cottages and brick ranch homes line quiet streets
Houses don’t come on the market often in Dimmitt. The median sale price of single-family properties is roughly $166,000, down about 2% from last year. Most houses are on less than an acre and can sell from under $100,000 to about $260,000. Those on an acre or more are very rare on the market and can cost more. Factors like a home’s square footage, age and condition can also impact pricing. Many streets feature midcentury cottages and brick ranch-style homes. Thunderstorms bring the risk of flash floods in the Texas Panhandle, but FEMA has not yet mapped special flood zones in Dimmitt.
Gifted program and sports are available at Dimmitt High
Dimmitt Independent School District receives a C-plus from Niche. Richardson Elementary and Dimmitt Middle have B grades. Dimmitt High, graded C-plus, offers a referral-based gifted and talented program as well as varsity sports, including baseball, softball, football, volleyball, soccer and cross country.
Outdoor fun includes golf, fishing, hiking and nearby canyon views
Dimmitt City Park has a playground and open green space near the heart of the city. A skate park is on the west side. Dimmitt Country Club has a public, 9-hole course. In August of 2025, the city broke ground on a new splash park for kids to cool off when it’s hot out. Sheffy Park is by Dimmitt City Lake, a popular fishing spot, with open space and a playground. It’s currently closed due to a chemical spill. In the interim, anglers can hitch their boat and take a trip to Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway, roughly 81 miles away. The outdoor destination features a 120-acre lake and 90 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. More red rock views and trails are about 60 miles away at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, home to the country’s second-largest canyon.
Emergency care, groceries and coffee shops near Broadway
Plains Memorial Hospital is on the north side with 24-hour emergency care. Lowe’s Market is off of U.S. Route 385, locally known as Broadway. The thoroughfare is also lined with eateries, from pizza and burger chains to locally owned Mexican restaurants. As for pick-me-ups, West Texas Cafe and Jessie’s Cafe work to keep the community caffeinated. History buffs can call to schedule a tour at the Castro County Historical Museum, home to antique farm equipment and vintage photos of Texan history. In the 1940s, the U.S. built hundreds of prison camps nationwide, one of which was in Hereford, 20 miles away. The Dimmitt museum has images of Camp Hereford and a replica of a chapel built by Italian prisoners of war to memorialize those who died.
State and U.S. highways offer regional connectivity
Car-dependent Dimmitt sits at the intersection of U.S. 385 and State Highway 86. It’s about 70 miles from Amarillo, which has the nearest major airport, Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. Access to Interstate 27 is about 30 miles east.
Written By
Micaela Willoughby
