Castro County is located in the Texas Panhandle on the state’s High Plains, roughly between Amarillo and the New Mexico border. Created in 1876 and organized in 1891, it developed as part of the Panhandle’s late-19th-century settlement and agricultural expansion. The county is small in population, with about 7,800 residents as of the 2020 U.S. Census. Dimmit is the county seat and serves as the primary local center of government and services.

The landscape is predominantly flat to gently rolling plains typical of the Llano Estacado, with a semi-arid climate and extensive cultivated farmland. Castro County is largely rural, and its economy is closely tied to irrigated crop production, cattle feeding, and related agribusiness. Communities in the county reflect a mix of Panhandle ranching and farming traditions alongside strong local church and school-centered civic life, with regional transportation corridors connecting farms, feedyards, and small towns.

Castro County Local Demographic Profile

Castro County is located in the Texas Panhandle on the Llano Estacado, with the county seat in Dimmitt. It lies southwest of Amarillo and is part of a primarily agricultural region of the state.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Castro County, Texas, the county’s population was 7,984 (2020).

Age & Gender

County-level age distribution and gender ratio figures are published by the U.S. Census Bureau in the Castro County QuickFacts profile. See the “Age and Sex” section in U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Castro County, Texas for the official breakdown.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

County-level racial composition and Hispanic or Latino (of any race) share are published by the U.S. Census Bureau in the Castro County QuickFacts profile. See the “Race and Hispanic Origin” section in U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Castro County, Texas for the official distribution.

Household & Housing Data

County-level household counts, average household size, housing units, homeownership, and related housing characteristics are published in the Castro County QuickFacts profile. See the “Housing” and “Families & Living Arrangements” sections in U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Castro County, Texas for official household and housing figures.

Local Government Reference

For local government and planning resources, visit the Castro County official website.

Email Usage

Castro County is a sparsely populated, rural Panhandle county where longer distances between homes, farms, and towns can raise the cost and complexity of last‑mile networks, shaping reliance on email and other online communication. Direct county-level email-usage statistics are not routinely published, so broadband and device adoption are used as proxies.

Digital access indicators (proxy for email access)

The U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) tables on computer and internet subscriptions provide county measures for household computer ownership and broadband subscription, which are the primary prerequisites for routine email use.

Age distribution and likely influence on adoption

Castro County’s age profile in the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Castro County indicates the share of older adults, a group that tends to have lower adoption of some digital services; this can moderate overall email uptake even when service is available.

Gender distribution

QuickFacts also reports sex distribution; gender gaps in email use are typically smaller than gaps associated with age and access.

Connectivity and infrastructure limitations

Rural coverage constraints and provider availability are documented in the FCC National Broadband Map, which summarizes served/underserved areas that can limit consistent email access.

Mobile Phone Usage

Castro County is in the Texas Panhandle on the High Plains, with a predominantly rural land use pattern and relatively low population density compared with Texas metropolitan counties. The county seat is Dimmitt. Flat terrain and extensive agricultural areas generally reduce topographic signal blockage, but long distances between towers and fewer fiber backhaul routes can constrain mobile coverage quality and capacity in rural counties.

Data scope and limitations (availability vs. adoption)

County-specific statistics on “mobile phone penetration” (the share of people with mobile subscriptions) are not commonly published at the county level in the United States. Public datasets more often provide (1) network availability (where providers report coverage) and (2) household adoption indicators (households with broadband subscriptions or smartphone ownership), typically at county, tract, or block-group levels depending on the source. For Castro County, the most defensible county-level indicators come from:

  • FCC broadband availability maps for reported 4G/5G coverage and mobile broadband availability (availability, not adoption): FCC National Broadband Map.
  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) for household internet subscription types and device availability (adoption, not “coverage”): data.census.gov (ACS tables).
  • Texas state broadband planning resources for regional context and middle-mile/backhaul planning (context; varies by program and publication): Texas Broadband Development Office (Comptroller).

Mobile penetration or access indicators (where available)

Household access/adoption proxies (ACS)

At county level, the ACS provides measures that are commonly used as proxies for connectivity adoption, including:

  • Households with an internet subscription (overall adoption).
  • Households with cellular data plan only (a key indicator of mobile-only reliance).
  • Device availability such as “smartphone,” “computer,” and other device categories (depending on ACS table and year).

These indicators are available for Castro County through data.census.gov (ACS 1-year data are often unavailable for sparsely populated counties; ACS 5-year estimates are typically used for rural counties). ACS measures are adoption/availability within households, not network coverage.

Network access availability (FCC)

The FCC’s broadband map provides county view layers for:

  • Mobile broadband availability by provider and technology generation, including LTE and 5G variants as reported.
  • Location-based availability for fixed broadband and coverage polygons for mobile, which are fundamentally different measurement units.

These data reflect reported service availability and do not indicate that residents subscribe, that service is affordable, or that in-vehicle/outdoor coverage translates into consistent indoor service.

Source: FCC National Broadband Map.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G/5G availability)

Network availability (coverage)

  • 4G LTE: In most rural Texas counties, LTE is the baseline mobile broadband technology and tends to be the most widely reported layer on the FCC map. County-specific LTE coverage extent and provider footprints are best verified directly on the FCC map by selecting Castro County and toggling mobile layers. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
  • 5G: FCC map layers distinguish 5G coverage by provider reporting and technology type (e.g., low-band 5G vs. other categories depending on map taxonomy at the time). In rural areas, 5G availability is often concentrated along highways, population centers, and areas with upgraded backhaul. The FCC map is the primary public reference for where 5G is reported as available within the county. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.

Actual usage (adoption and behavior)

Publicly available county-level statistics on how much mobile data residents use, the share of traffic on 4G vs. 5G, or time-of-day usage patterns are generally not published in a standardized way for a specific county. Where usage patterns are discussed for rural Texas, they are typically inferred from:

  • ACS “cellular data plan only” household counts (mobile-only broadband reliance).
  • State and regional broadband assessments focused on access gaps and affordability rather than per-technology usage shares.

Primary adoption source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS via data.census.gov). Regional planning context: Texas Broadband Development Office.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Household device availability (ACS adoption measure)

The ACS includes household device categories that support a county-level view of device prevalence, commonly including:

  • Smartphone presence in the household.
  • Computer types (desktop/laptop/tablet) in the household.
  • Internet subscription type, including cellular data plan and fixed broadband types.

These data are the most direct public, county-level indicators for the balance of smartphone-centered connectivity versus multi-device households. They reflect household device availability, not individual ownership, and not network performance.

Source: data.census.gov (ACS).

Non-smartphone devices and IoT (data limitation)

County-level counts of basic/feature phones, hotspots, or IoT devices (e.g., connected agricultural equipment) are not typically available in public datasets. Such information is usually held by carriers, device analytics firms, or industry-specific studies and is not consistently published for a single county.

Demographic or geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Rural settlement pattern and distance to infrastructure (availability and quality)

  • Tower spacing and backhaul: Lower density reduces economic incentives for dense tower placement and fiber backhaul investment, which can affect coverage consistency and speeds even where service is “available” on maps.
  • Indoor coverage variability: Rural coverage polygons may not reflect indoor reception, which can vary by building materials and distance from towers.
  • Transportation corridors: Upgrades (including 5G) are often more prevalent along major routes and in towns than in sparsely populated agricultural areas; the FCC map provides the appropriate county-level view of reported footprints.

Coverage source: FCC National Broadband Map.

Socioeconomic and age factors (adoption)

  • Income and affordability influence whether households maintain mobile data plans in addition to fixed broadband, or rely on cellular-only service.
  • Age distribution is associated with differences in smartphone adoption and reliance on mobile services, but county-specific, smartphone-by-age cross-tabs are limited in standard public products. The ACS provides general demographic context at county level (age, income, poverty) that can be used to interpret adoption measures without attributing device ownership to specific groups.

Demographic baseline source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS via data.census.gov).

Population density and land use (availability vs. adoption)

  • Availability can appear high on coverage maps while adoption remains lower due to affordability, device costs, or preference for fixed broadband where available.
  • Conversely, rural counties sometimes show notable cellular-only household internet reliance where fixed options are limited or costly; this is captured by ACS subscription type measures.

Adoption source: data.census.gov (ACS internet subscription tables).

Clear distinction: network availability vs. household adoption in Castro County

  • Network availability (reported coverage): Best represented by provider-reported LTE/5G footprints and mobile broadband layers on the FCC National Broadband Map. These data indicate where service is reported as available, not whether households subscribe or the service performs consistently indoors.
  • Household adoption (subscriptions and devices): Best represented by ACS measures accessed via data.census.gov, including the share of households with any internet subscription, the share with cellular data plan only, and household device availability (including smartphones). These data indicate adoption within households, not carrier coverage footprints.

Primary external references

Social Media Trends

Castro County is a rural county in the Texas Panhandle, anchored by Dimmitt and situated between Amarillo and Lubbock. Its economy is closely tied to agriculture (notably dairies and feedlots) and energy, and its low population density and long travel distances tend to elevate the role of mobile connectivity, Facebook-style community information sharing, and messaging for local coordination.

User statistics (penetration and activity)

  • Local, county-specific social media penetration figures are not published in standard public datasets (major sources such as Pew Research Center report at national and state levels rather than county level).
  • Benchmark context (U.S. adults): About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site (Pew Research Center, 2024). Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Texas context (broad): Texas’ rural counties generally track national patterns but often show greater reliance on Facebook/community groups for local news and events than urban areas, reflecting fewer local media outlets and tighter-knit community networks (supported by national rural/urban findings in Pew’s internet and technology reporting). Source hub: Pew Research Center: Internet & Technology.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National survey data consistently shows the strongest usage among younger adults, with high but tapering adoption among older groups:

Castro County implication: Given its rural profile and family-oriented community structure, usage tends to concentrate in 18–64 for broad platform activity, while 65+ usage is more concentrated on platforms with simpler social graphs and local information utility (notably Facebook).

Gender breakdown

  • Overall social media use shows minimal gender difference in national estimates (men and women report broadly similar “any social media” adoption).
  • Platform-level differences are clearer than overall adoption (e.g., women tend to over-index on visually oriented and relationship-driven platforms in national studies, while men often over-index on certain discussion- and news-adjacent spaces). Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Castro County implication: Gender differences are more likely to appear in platform choice and use cases (local groups, school/community updates, marketplace activity) than in overall participation.

Most-used platforms (benchmarks)

County-level platform shares are not routinely published; the most defensible figures are national benchmarks. For U.S. adults (Pew, 2024):

Castro County implication (rural Panhandle):

  • Facebook and YouTube typically function as the most broadly used platforms in rural U.S. communities, with Facebook serving as a primary channel for community announcements, local commerce, and group communication.
  • TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat usage concentrates more heavily among younger residents, while LinkedIn tends to be narrower due to occupational mix and commuting patterns.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

  • Community information utility: Rural counties commonly rely on Facebook groups/pages for school activities, church/community events, weather and road updates, and informal local news dissemination, reflecting fewer hyperlocal news outlets and strong interpersonal networks.
  • Video-first consumption: YouTube’s high penetration supports “how-to,” equipment repair, agriculture-related content, and entertainment viewing patterns typical across rural and small-town America (national usage levels documented by Pew). Source: Pew platform usage estimates.
  • Age-segmented platform roles:
    • 18–29: heavier rotation across Instagram/TikTok/Snapchat plus YouTube.
    • 30–64: Facebook + YouTube as staples, with Instagram/TikTok secondary.
    • 65+: more concentrated on Facebook and selective YouTube viewing.
  • Messaging and coordination: In rural areas with dispersed households and travel time, messaging features (Facebook Messenger and SMS; WhatsApp in some networks) play an outsized role in coordinating family and community logistics, consistent with national trends toward private and small-group sharing alongside public posting reported in Pew’s internet research. Source hub: Pew Research Center: Internet & Technology.

Family & Associates Records

Castro County maintains family and associate-related public records primarily through the County Clerk, District Clerk, and county-level reporting to Texas Vital Statistics. Birth and death records in Texas are state-administered vital records; local offices may provide certified copies and verifications under state rules. Adoption records are generally not public and are handled through court processes and sealed records.

Publicly searchable databases typically include real property and other Official Public Records (OPR) filings, which may show family or associate relationships in deeds, liens, and related instruments. Castro County provides access to recorded documents via the county’s official public records portal: Castro County Clerk and Texas Land Records (Castro County search). Court case records involving family matters are maintained by the District Clerk; access practices and availability of indexes vary: Castro County District Clerk.

Residents access records online through the above portals and in person at the Castro County courthouse offices during business hours. Privacy restrictions commonly apply to vital records (identity/eligibility requirements), sealed adoption files, juvenile matters, and specific confidential information redacted from public filings under Texas law.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage license and marriage application (county-level record): Created when a couple applies for a marriage license through the county clerk; the completed license is returned for recording after the ceremony.
  • Marriage record/certificate (recorded license): The recorded return portion of the marriage license maintained by the county clerk as part of the county’s Official Public Records.
  • Divorce decree / final judgment of divorce (court record): The signed final order that dissolves a marriage, maintained in the district court case file.
  • Annulment decree / judgment (court record): A court order declaring a marriage void or voidable, maintained in the same manner as other family-law judgments.
  • Divorce verification (state-level index): The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Vital Statistics, maintains a statewide divorce index and can issue divorce verifications for certain years; this is not a substitute for a certified court decree.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records (Castro County Clerk):

    • Filed/recorded with: Castro County Clerk (marriage applications and recorded marriage licenses).
    • Access: Copies are requested from the county clerk’s office. Some counties provide online search portals for recorded instruments; availability and coverage vary by county and by time period.
    • State access option: DSHS Vital Statistics issues marriage verifications for marriages recorded in Texas for certain years; county-certified copies come from the county clerk.

  • Divorce and annulment records (Castro County District Clerk / court records):

    • Filed with: The court that handled the case (commonly the district court); the District Clerk maintains the case file and issues certified copies of decrees and other filed documents.
    • Access: Requests are made through the district clerk. Public access may include viewing non-confidential portions of the file and obtaining copies; some documents may be restricted or redacted by law or court order.
    • State access option: DSHS Vital Statistics can provide divorce verifications (index-based) for certain years; certified decrees are obtained from the district clerk.

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license/application (county clerk record):

    • Full names of the parties
    • Date and place of the license issuance
    • Ages and/or dates of birth (varies by form and era)
    • County and state of residence; sometimes birthplaces
    • Prior marital status information (varies)
    • Names of parents (common on applications in many periods, but not universal)
    • Officiant name and title, ceremony date, and location (on the returned/recorded license)
    • Clerk’s recording details (book/page or instrument number)

  • Divorce decree (court record):

    • Cause number, court, and county
    • Names of the parties and date of divorce
    • Findings and orders on dissolution of marriage
    • Orders regarding division of property and debts
    • Orders regarding children (conservatorship/custody, possession/access, child support) when applicable
    • Any name-change orders included in the judgment
    • Judge’s signature and date signed

  • Annulment decree (court record):

    • Cause number, court, and county
    • Names of the parties and date of judgment
    • Court findings regarding validity of the marriage and the legal basis for annulment
    • Orders related to property, support, and children when applicable
    • Judge’s signature and date signed

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Marriage records: Recorded marriage licenses are generally treated as public records in Texas, but access to certain sensitive data may be limited by law or redacted in copies (for example, identifiers or information protected under privacy statutes). Certified copies are issued by the county clerk under state rules governing vital records and local government records.
  • Divorce/annulment case files: Final judgments/decrees are commonly public court records, but parts of the case file may be confidential by statute or court order. Common restrictions include:
    • Sealed records by court order
    • Protected information (such as Social Security numbers and certain financial account data) subject to redaction requirements in court records
    • Cases involving minors or sensitive family matters where particular filings may be restricted
    • Protective orders and certain related filings that may have limited public access under applicable law
  • Identity and fraud controls: Clerks may require specific identifying information to locate a record and may apply statutory copy fees and certification rules; access to certified copies is governed by Texas vital records and court-records procedures rather than open-ended inspection rights for every document in a file.

Education, Employment and Housing

Castro County is a rural county on the Texas South Plains in the Panhandle, with its county seat in Dimmitt and small communities such as Hart and Nazareth. The county’s population is relatively small and widely dispersed outside the main towns, with an economy closely tied to agriculture and agribusiness; daily life is shaped by long travel distances for work, services, and regional shopping/healthcare in nearby larger hubs.

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

Public education is provided primarily by three independent school districts serving the county’s main communities:

  • Dimmitt ISD (Dimmitt)
  • Hart ISD (Hart)
  • Nazareth ISD (Nazareth)

School-by-school counts and official campus names are maintained by the state accountability system and district listings; the most authoritative consolidated reference is the Texas Education Agency (TEA) district and campus directory (searchable by county/district) via the Texas Education Agency school and district information pages.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios: Campus-level ratios are reported through TEA and typically vary materially by district size; very small rural districts often report smaller absolute campus enrollments, which can produce lower ratios than statewide averages. Castro County district/campus ratios and staffing levels are published in TEA’s annual district profiles and accountability materials (TEA is the best available source for current ratios and staffing counts): TEA accountability and performance reporting.
  • Graduation rates: Four‑year graduation rates are reported annually for each high school and district through TEA. Castro County’s graduation outcomes are best taken directly from the latest TEA accountability release for each ISD/campus (district totals can differ from campus rates due to cohort definitions and small‑number effects in rural settings): Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR).

Proxy note: Without directly citing the latest TEA district/campus tables in this summary, statewide context is that Texas public high school four‑year graduation rates are generally in the high‑80% to low‑90% range in recent years; small cohorts in rural districts can cause year‑to‑year volatility relative to the state.

Adult educational attainment

Adult educational attainment is most consistently measured through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS):

  • High school diploma (or higher), age 25+: Reported via ACS for Castro County.
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher), age 25+: Reported via ACS for Castro County.

The county’s most recent ACS profile measures for these indicators are available through data.census.gov (ACS profiles and tables). Rural Panhandle counties typically show high shares of high‑school completion with lower bachelor’s‑and‑higher shares than statewide metro areas, reflecting the area’s occupational mix and out‑migration for four‑year degrees.

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP)

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): Texas districts commonly offer CTE pathways aligned with regional labor demand (agriculture mechanics, agribusiness, health science, business/IT, welding/industrial trades). TEA CTE program participation and endorsements are reflected in district course catalogs and TAPR summaries: TEA Career and Technical Education.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) / dual credit: Availability varies by campus size. Rural districts often supplement AP with dual credit via regional community colleges and distance-learning arrangements. AP/IB participation and dual-credit indicators appear in TAPR and College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) metrics: Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR).
  • STEM: STEM offerings are typically embedded in math/science sequences, CTE STEM courses, and extracurriculars (robotics/UIL academic events), with scale dependent on staffing and enrollment.

Proxy note: Specific named academies or signature STEM centers are not consistently cataloged at the county level; district course catalogs and TAPR CCMR components are the most reliable documentation.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Texas public schools operate under statewide safety and mental-health requirements and local board policies, commonly including:

  • Secure entry procedures, visitor controls, camera systems, emergency operations plans, drills, and coordination with local law enforcement
  • School counseling staff and student support services, with referrals to regional providers when specialized services are needed

Statewide requirements and guidance are maintained by TEA’s school safety and student supports resources: TEA school safety and TEA mental health and student supports. District-specific staffing levels (counselors, nurses) are documented in TEA district staffing reports and TAPR.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year)

Castro County unemployment is reported through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). The most recent annual average rate and monthly updates are available via BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (county series).
Proxy note: This summary does not embed a single numeric rate because BLS releases are time-sensitive and update monthly; the LAUS county table provides the definitive current value.

Major industries and employment sectors

The county’s economic base is dominated by:

  • Agriculture and agribusiness (row crops, livestock/dairy operations, feedyards, farm services)
  • Manufacturing and food/ag processing (where present, tied to agricultural supply chains)
  • Retail trade and local services (grocery, auto, repair)
  • Education, healthcare, and public administration (schools, county/city services, clinics)

Sector employment shares are available through ACS “industry by occupation” tables and County Business Patterns; the most accessible unified source for resident-worker industry mix is ACS at data.census.gov.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Common occupational groupings in rural Panhandle counties typically include:

  • Management/business/finance (small business and farm/ranch management)
  • Service occupations (food service, building maintenance, personal care)
  • Sales and office (retail, clerical, administrative support)
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance (farm labor, equipment operation, mechanics, building trades)
  • Production and transportation/material moving (processing, warehousing, trucking)

Resident-worker occupation distributions are published in ACS occupation tables via data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Typical patterns: A sizable share of resident workers in rural counties commute within the county seat area, while another share commutes to nearby counties for specialized employment, healthcare, or larger employers in regional centers.
  • Mean travel time to work: Reported in ACS “commute time” tables for Castro County (mean minutes and distribution). Access via ACS commuting tables at data.census.gov.

Proxy note: Rural Panhandle commute times are commonly below major-metro averages but can include longer trips for out-of-county work due to limited local job diversity.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

The in‑county versus out‑of‑county work split can be measured through ACS “place of work” flows and “county-to-county commuting” tables. These are accessible via data.census.gov. In rural counties, out‑commuting is often meaningful, especially for higher-wage professional roles and specialized trades.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and renting

Castro County’s owner-occupied share vs renter-occupied share is reported by ACS (tenure tables). Rural counties typically have higher homeownership rates than large metro areas, reflecting single‑family housing predominance and lower land costs. Current tenure percentages are available via ACS housing tenure tables on data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median owner‑occupied home value: Reported through ACS (median value of owner‑occupied housing units).
  • Trends: County-level median value changes can be compared across ACS 1‑year/5‑year releases (small populations typically rely on 5‑year estimates for stability). Values in rural Panhandle markets generally track a mix of interest-rate cycles, farm economy conditions, and limited inventory; appreciation has tended to be more moderate than large Texas metros, with variability by town.

Definitive current medians and time series are available via ACS home value tables.
Proxy note: Private real-estate portals provide faster-moving list/transaction indicators, but ACS remains the standardized public benchmark for county medians.

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent: Reported by ACS for Castro County, including utilities where applicable. The most recent median gross rent is available via ACS rent tables on data.census.gov.

Housing types

Housing stock in Castro County is characterized primarily by:

  • Single‑family detached homes in Dimmitt and smaller town neighborhoods
  • Manufactured housing/mobile homes (common in rural areas)
  • Rural properties and acreage/lots outside municipal areas
  • Limited multifamily/apartment inventory compared with metropolitan counties

ACS structure-type tables (units in structure) provide the quantitative breakdown: ACS units-in-structure tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

  • Dimmitt: County seat with the greatest concentration of schools, city services, retail, and civic amenities; neighborhoods closer to the school campuses and downtown tend to have shorter local travel times for daily needs.
  • Hart and Nazareth: Smaller community cores with schools and limited local services; residents often travel to Dimmitt or nearby regional centers for broader retail and healthcare.

Proxy note: Detailed neighborhood-level walkability or amenity indices are not consistently available in public datasets at the county level; municipal boundaries and campus locations from district maps provide the most direct reference.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

  • Property tax rate: Texas property taxes are levied by overlapping local taxing units (county, school district, city, special districts). Effective tax rates vary by location within the county and are best verified through the Castro County Appraisal District and individual taxing unit rates.
  • Typical homeowner cost: A practical proxy is ACS “median real estate taxes paid” for owner‑occupied homes, which provides a countywide median annual tax amount paid: ACS real estate taxes tables.

Authoritative local assessment and rate information is maintained through the county appraisal district and Texas Comptroller property tax resources: Texas Comptroller property tax overview.

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