Property Taxes Property in Dumas is subject to taxation by six different taxing jurisdictions. Property located in Moore County, outside Dumas city limits will have a slightly different tax structure. Below are the 2006-2007 tax rates per $100 of assessed value for property located within Dumas City limits.
City of Dumas
$0.126820
Moore County
$0.287072
FC&LR
$0.052557
Special Road
$0.004240
Dumas Independent School District
$1.38780
Moore County College District
$0.044020
Moore County Hospital District
$0.060700
Palo Duro River Authority
$0.091745
North Plains Water District #2
$0.019560
Total
$2.074514
Other Moore County taxing jurisdictions and tax rates per $100:
City of Sunray
$0.195900
City of Cactus
$0.343529
Sunray Independent School District
$1.44490
II. Income Tax Texas does not collect personal income tax. Corporate income tax is collected in the form of a franchise tax.
III. Franchise Taxes In Texas, corporations pay the greater of the tax on net taxable capital or net taxable earned surplus. Taxable capital is a corporation's stated capital (capital stock) plus surplus. Surplus means the net assets of a corporation minus its stated capital. Earned surplus basically includes federal net taxable income, plus compensation paid to officers and directors of a corporation.
The franchise tax rate is the greater of $2.50 per $1,000 in capital surplus or 4.5% of earned income.
IV. Sales and Use Tax
Dumas
2.00%
Cactus
1.00%
Sunray
1.00%
Texas
6.25%
Texas
6.25%
Texas
6.25%
Total
8.25%
Total
7.25%
Total
7.25%
V. Dumas Hotel/Motel Tax
7% of taxable Receipts
Employment / Unemployment
Transportation
Getting to Dumas is a cinch. That's not just our opinion--US 287 is one of the most important north/south arteries in the nation, demonstrated by the choice of countless carriers who use it to move goods and services from Mexico to Canada and all points in between. Recent formation of the Ports to Plains initiative, as well as large-scale transportation efforts by the state mean that excellent, well-maintained roads lead to and from our city.
One of the nation's most important east/west conduits, Interstate 40, is located just north of Dumas.
Dumas is a short drive from the international airport in Amarillo, which means that air transportation to all domestic and international points is close and convenient.
The Rail Line is also important. BNS&F has many lines that come through Dumas and Moore County. Texas North Western is a short line railroad in Moore County.
Market Access Distances
Texas
• Amarillo
47
• Austin
529
• Corpus Christi
697
• Dallas
410
• El Paso
462
• Fort Worth
387
• Houston
649
• Lubbock
169
• San Angelo
346
• San Antonio
553
• Waco
474
• Wichita Falls
272
Colorado
• Colorado Springs
315
• Denver
358
Kansas
• Kansas City
507
• Topeka
435
• Wichita
324
New Mexico
• Albuquerque
308
• Santa Fe
299
Oklahoma
• Oklahoma City
289
Arizona
• Phoenix
700
California
• Los Angeles
1070
• San Diego
1050
• San Francisco
1370
Nevada
• Las Vegas
865
• Reno
1270
Industrial / Business Development Sites Available
Business Development
The Dumas EDC vigorously promotes growth and development of regional industry. We have a number of programs available to companies interested in expansion or relocation to the region. Please take a moment to follow the links below in order to learn more about how we can help your business. If you have any questions, please contact us at 877-934-3332.
Growth from the ground up. Dumas is the fastest growing city in the Texas Panhandle, and one of the fastest growing in the Great Plains region of the U.S. The Dumas Economic Development Corporation is a committed and active part of that growth.
The reasons are simple: location, strategy, finance, and diversity.
Dumas sits at the crossroads of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor, linking US 287,87 Interstates 27, 40, and 25. No better distribution point exists for reaching the interior of the US, or for going from the Mexican border in Texas to Canada and the West.
Our business development strategy is simple: create modern business and manufacturing facilities and encourage the relocation of major corporations.
Our financing is equally simple: if a development will favorably impact growth in the region, help make it a reality with EDC dollars.
The large corporations that call Dumas home have created significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Our economic development corporation has an aggressive policy of seizing these growth opportunities, investing in infrastructure, and creating an environment in which new businesses have a tremendous inside edge when it comes to surviving those first crucial five years of start-up.
These investments are two-fold: First is our business park. Many communities across the U.S. have dedicated funds to business and industrial parks, only to find them languishing for new businesses. We'll get to that in a moment, but first we'd like to brag a little on our business park, which is a state-of-the-art facility that provides 21st Century infrastructure for entrepreneurs and established companies looking to ride the wave. Click here to see small and large maps of our business park.
The second prong of our small and medium-sized business development strategy is revolutionary--and it works. By partnering with the Enterprise Network of West Texas A&M University, we have created a business incubator called the Dumas Enterprise Center. Click here for small and large maps of the facility.
The center will use proven incubator techniques to achieve an 80% success rate for new businesses, as opposed to the 80% failure rate normally associated with new business ventures. The center is part of an incubator network developed throughout the Panhandle. Click here for pages one and two of the Enterprise Network brochure.
Our Enterprise Network's business incubator application form is here.
Education
Dumas schools help prepare kids for the future. With a vigorous academic life that includes solid scores on standardized testing, competitive athletics, and a variety of extracurricular activities, Dumas Independent School District strives to develop the very best in each and every child.
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Major Events / Festivals
Name of Event
Approx. Date of Event
Dogie Days
Annually in June
Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Community Services
Healthcare Services
Name of Service
Description
Moore County Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Moore County Hospital District continues a 50- year tradition of strong fiscal health while most small rural hospitals are gasping for air. The past three years have been marked by record profits despite multi-million dollar expenditures on medical equipment, information systems, doctor recruitment, and pay raises and bonuses which are used to retain and attract key support personnel.
Memorial Hospital in Dumas is recognized in the area as a regional medical facility offering many of the medical services normally found in much larger metropolitan areas. MCHD has a 60-bed acute care hospital with a 60-bed nursing and rehabilitation center. The Level IV Trauma Center (Emergency Room) is staffed by doctors who live in the community, not by rent-a-docs like most rural hospitals utilize. The ER utilizes life flight helicopters from Amarillo and Lubbock to transport patients such as critical cardiac and burn victims. The ER has received praise from the Amarillo and Lubbock hospitals for always transporting patients in the optimum stable condition, unlike patients received from other facilities.
In the past year, MCHD has received national recognition from publications such as the magazine published by the American Hospital Association. One of the cover stories by the magazine used MCHD as a shining example of a rural hospital able to win tough budget battles in spite of contending with constantly eroding government medical aid programs.
In response to community requests, MCHD has aggressively recruited new doctors to meet current demands for medical services here in Dumas, providing excellent medical care to area residents without having to drive to Amarillo. Two of the most successful additions are orthopedic surgeons, enjoying very busy schedules and successful practices despite predictions that the area would not support even one orthopedic surgeon. Continuing to expand current services and constantly looking for better ways to serve the community, MCHD's future looks brighter than its glowing past.
Agriculture
Moore County and the surrounding area in the Texas Panhandle has long been a stalwart producer of agricultural products. From the formation of the XIT Ranch back in the late 19th Century, to the discovery of the Ogallala Aquifer in the early part of the the 20th Century, this part of Texas has long led the world in agricultural production. A mild climate combined with high-tech approaches to high-yield agriculture mean that crops and livestock will always be an important part of our regional economy.
Modern agricultural operations include grain production, as well as feed yards for cattle, tanneries, and processing plants for livestock.
Lodging
Located on US 287, one of the main access points into Texas, Dumas offers a variety of lodging to suit almost any need. Our accommodations are clean, reasonably priced, attractive, and almost certain to provide you with a good night's sleep--refreshed and ready for the day.
57 rooms with cable TV, HBO, refrigerators, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, indoor pool, spa, sauna & a fitness room with free deluxe continental breakfast. Meeting rooms can be arranged off premises for any size group. Group and commercial rates available for plant organizations (talk to Mgr. directly at (806) 935-9644 Barrett)
Comfort Inn of Dumas 1620 S. Dumas Ave. Dumas, TX 79029 (806) 935-6988
Newest inn of Dumas, 50 rooms with hair dryer, king/queen beds, recliners, remote cable TV, HBO & VCR in each room, indoor pool and spa, free deluxe continental breakfast, truck parking, fax, copier and meeting facilities available.
40 rooms with cable TV, HBO, free continental breakfast
Holiday Inn Express 1525 S. Dumas Ave. Dumas, TX 79029 (806) 935-4000
54 rooms with cable TV, HBO, free continental breakfast, outdoor pool and spa, and meeting space available
Kona Kai 1712 S. Dumas Ave. Dumas, TX 79029 (806)935-6441
100 rooms with cable TV, HBO, indoor pool, spa and atrium, Yellow Rose Club, Pepper Tree Restaurant. Meeting facilities are available for up to 250 people.
Super 8 Motel 119 W. 17th Street Dumas, TX 79029 (806) 935-6222
30 rooms with cable TV, HBO, refrigerator, microwave and free continental breakfast
Super Inn 1820 S. Dumas Ave. Dumas, TX 79029 (806) 935-9281
60 rooms with cable Tv, HBO, outdoor pool, newly remodeled, truck parking. Retaurant next door.
5 rooms with cable TV, full service bed and breakfast, baths in each room. Two suites, one kitchenette, 3 rooms, computer hookups and meeting facilities.
Texoma RV - City of Dumas Park West on Hwy 87 W. Dumas, TX 79029 (806) 935-4101
Limited free RV sites for one night stay. Some full hookups.
Yerby's RV and Mobile Home Park 1520 Meredith Dumas, TX 79029 (806) 935-4940
49 full hookup RV sites plus numerous mobile home sites.
We don't spend a lot of time in Dumas talking about the weather: it's mild, with four distinct seasons, and as hospitable to wildlife as it is to people. We're located in the High Plains region of Texas, a place with relatively little precipitation, sunny skies, and a dry climate conducive to good health. Immediately east of town the landscape gives way to the rolling, rough, scenic terrain of the Canadian River breaks. Sunsets and prairie sky landscapes here will take your breath away, and you'll see colors in the firmament that leave an indelible imprint.
What Dumas lacks in rainfall it makes up for by its location atop the Ogalalla Aquifer. This underground reservoir has helped make Moore County and the surrounding region the most productive agricultural region in the world. The even climate is perfect for a wide variety of crops, and for large-scale animal feeding operations.
Annual Average Temperature
56.9° F
Average Hi/Low Temperature January F
49° F / 21.2°
Average Hi/Low Temperature July
91.7° F / 65.6° F
Annual Average Precipitation
19.56"
Annual Average Snowfall
15.00"
Days of Sunshine
146
Possible % Days of Sunshine
83%
Arts and Recreation
Work is only half the equation--recreation in Dumas is the other! Our city offers a wide variety of activities to engage your mind and your body after the work bell rings.
Dumas Visitor Center Entering Dumas from the south on US 287, note our new visitor center immediately on your right, just across from the museum. Stop in here to get information about activities, events, and attractions in Dumas and the surrounding area. This is the office of the Dumas/Moore County Chamber of Commerce.
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Join four thousand other celebrants as we mark another year of freedom, of independence, and of tradition in the Texas Panhandle. In addition to a variety of wholesome family activities, bring your children to enjoy our petting zoo, an arts/crafts fair that showcases booth after booth of wonderful creations, more food than you can shake a stick at, live entertainment performed by musicians who'll keep your feet tapping, and a mud volleyball tournament that you'll want to have your camera primed and ready to record.
Candy Cane Lane-Celebration of Lights On the Friday after Thanksgiving we doll up our courthouse square in Christmas lights, decorate the grounds with food booths, arts and crafts booths, a Santa's House attended by the jolly old elf himself, seasonal singing, and more festivity than you can believe without actually coming to see for yourself!
McDade Park With an authentic F4 Phantom on the park grounds and a veterans' memorial wall, this park is a peaceful place to come and relax, think about the peace and freedoms with which our nation is blessed--and even bring the kids for a day in the park!
The Art Center Located at 1810 S. Dumas Ave. next to the Window on the Plains Museum. An opportunity to tour the gallery or visit with artists as they are working. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, local artists gather to work together, and Wednesday is quilter's day. The gallery is always filled with a collection of paintings and sculptures by local artists or by featured renowned area artists. Hours for the The Art Center are 10:00-5:00 Monday through Saturday. Quilter Classes-Thursday evenings; Paint day- Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Have different art shows every month. Work for sale by local artists. Annual membership $10.00 - includes newsletter. Admission is free. Don't miss this stop on your visit to Dumas!
Moore County Historical Museum "Window on the Plains" A "Must See!" Located at 1820 S. Dumas Ave. across from the Dumas Visitor Center and next to the The Art Center. We have preserved our heritage here. You will find displays and artifacts depicting life in Moore County, Texas throughout its history here. Guided tours are available to explain each display and the history behind the item. One of the best county museums you will visit! Admission is free.
Pheasant Trails Golf Course A real treat for traveling golfers. Golf Digest has rated this a HHH Golf Course and one of the best values in North Texas. Located North of Dumas just off FM 119 to Sunray (see sign on Hwy 287 North). This 18 hole championship course is one of the few in the area with watered fairways. Par is 71, but difficult to obtain on this great layout. The course features bent-grass greens, with sand, water, and trees to add to the difficulty. Tee times are usually available and you'll find this a true value in recreation. The four hours of enjoyment here is well worth the stop! Electric and pull carts are available. Pro-shop and snack bar located at the course.
Cactus Playa Lake A real treat for the nature tourism fan. A playa lake NE of Dumas, just off Hwy 287 N., is under development where you can observe hundreds of species of birds in migration. The fertile grain fields and our playa lakes attract these birds to our area on their migration patterns. You can still see the birds on a visit to this playa lake and others in our area. Contact the Chamber for directions.
The Carriage Company Take a romantic, horse drawn carriage ride for up to six, or how about a horse drawn wagon hay ride for up to twenty people? This unique new attraction offers customized excursions in an elegant horse drawn carriage or a team drawn wagon that will accommodate up to twenty folks. A favorite for parties, anniversaries, birthdays, group outings or any special occasion. Admission: Call 806-935-6031 for arrangements and quote.
Dumas Noon Lions Club's DOGIE DAYS Each year beginning on Wednesday of the first full week of June (June 7-10, 2006), the Lions Club produces this big bash which inspired the popular song of the late 40's "I'm A Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas." The event features a carnival nightly, starting on Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. with numerous additional food and game booths set up and operated by the Lions. The carnival features the famous "Lions Club Burger", curly fries and rooster eggs. On Thursday, from 11:00 am till 1:30 p.m., the Lions feed 6000+ people coming to our City for their famous Real Pit Barbeque Picnic in McDade Park. The festivities end on Saturday night with a morning parade at 11:00 through our main street (Hwy. 287) , and the giving away of a well- equipped, new pick-up truck/car that evening at 9:00 p.m. during the carnival festivities. This is an event you will enjoy no matter where you come from, and you may need to bring an extra driver to drive your new pick-up/car back home.
Lake Meredith and Alibates Flint Quarries If you are interested in doing some sightseeing and learning about the area's historical background, Lake Meredith and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is the place to head, located 35 miles outside of Dumas. The scenic views and rich history make for a great educational and recreational experience. Alibates was mined from 10,000 BC to possibly the 1800's by Native American tribes for multicolored flint used for tools and weapons. The area was populated by Apaches, Kiowa's, Southern Cheyenne's and Comanche's who dominated after the 1700's.
Guided tours of the Alibates Flint Quarries are conducted Monday through Friday at 10 am and 2 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Otherwise tours are by reservation only. To make a reservation contact the visitor's center at 875-3151.
Lake Meredith's blue water and canyon walls with white limestone cap rock offers many scenic views. The lake offers many different recreational activities: picnicking, camping, boating, swimming, fishing, all terrain vehicles, water skiing, sightseeing, and even scuba diving. Fishing from lakeside and out on the water is a well-loved activity. The lake contains many types of fish: large and small mouth white bass, catfish, white crappie, sunfish, carp and walleye. Along with the variety of fish, this area is home to around 80 species of birds including ducks, wild turkey, quail, doves and geese.
Boating is a popular lake sport. Boat permits are available at the visitor's center 24 hours a day by machine, and annual stickers can be obtained Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:40 pm. They will be available on weekends in May from 9 am to 5 pm. There are no boat rentals at the lake.
Labor Statistics
Whether you're an employer seeking skilled workers to help boost profits, or whether you're looking for work in a number of growing and challenging fields, Dumas probably has what you're looking for. Our diversified workforce includes medical professionals, factory employees, engineers, and agricultural workers, just to name a few.
Moore County and Contiguous Counties
County
October 2006 Civilian Labor Force
October 2006 Unemployment Rate
2005 Annual Average Unemployment Rate
Moore
10,253
3.87%
4.09%
Carson
3,635
3.19%
3.91
Dallam
2,984
3.69%
3.65
Hansford
2,251
4.22%
3.83
Hartley
2,203
4.63%
4.22
Hutchinson
9,661
5.35%
5.46
Oldham
994
4.73%
4.26
Potter
59,366
4.16%
4.59
Sherman
1,257
4.69%
4.53
Total
92,604
4.22%
4.28
Local, State, & National Statistics
County
October 2006 Civilian Labor Force
October 2006 Unemployment Rate
2005Average Unemployment Rate
Texas
11,622,409
4.60%
N/A
United States
151,998,000
4.42%
N/A
Utilities
Utility Rates
WATER RATES
Class
Size
First 3,000 Gallons
Additional
1,000 gal each
Residential
3/4"
$7.50
$1.55
1"
$7.50
$1.55
1 1/2"
$7.50
$1.55
2"
$7.50
$1.55
3"
$7.50
$1.55
4"
$7.50
$1.55
Commercial
3/4"
$12.20
$1.55
1"
$12.20
$1.55
1 1/2"
$12.20
$1.55
2"
$12.20
$1.55
3"
$12.20
$1.55
4"
$12.20
$1.55
6"
$12.20
$1.55
GAS RATES
Class
Size
First
Additional
1,000 cubic feet
1,000 cubic feet
Residential
$6.50
$5.60
Commercial
$6.50
$5.60
SEWER RATES
Additional
Class
Base Rate
1,000 gallons each
first 3,000 gallons
based on Jan/Feb avg
Residential
$8.00
$1.05
Base Rate
Additional
first 3,000 gallons
1,000 gallons each
Commercial
$10.50
$1.05
TRASH RATES
Residential
$12.00
Commercial
per pickup
$21.45
per container
Deposits
Residential
GAS
WATER
$60.00
$40.00
Commercial
call for rate
call for rate
For more information on utility rates visit the City of Dumas website.
Demographics
America's strength lies in its size and its diversity of resources. Our greatest resource is and has always been our people. With strong Native American roots that go down to the days before Anglo settlement, to modern trends that bring the best of a growing, hardworking, and productive Hispanic population, Dumas is the place to be.
Dumas
1980
1990
2000
Population
11,685
12,871
13,747
Households
3,980
4,473
4,755
Household Size
2.84
2.85
Moore County
1980
1990
2000
Population
16,575
17,865
20,121
Households
5,589
6,101
6,774
Household Size
2.90
2.94
POPULATION BY RACE
Dumas
Moore County
Population by Race (2000)
%
%
White
7,160
52.1
12,864
63.9
Hispanic
5,876
42.7
9,558
47.5
Asian
160
1.2
173
0.9
Black
99
0.7
139
0.7
Two or more races
368
2.7
527
2.6
All Other
84
0.6
140
0.7
MOORE COUNTY POPULATION BY AGE
Age
Number
Percent
Under 5 years
1862
9.3
5 to 9
1898
9.4
10 to 14
1831
9.1
15 to 19
1740
8.6
20 to 24
1274
6.3
25 to 34
2830
14.1
35 to 44
2886
14.3
45 to 54
2221
11.0
55 to 59
797
4.0
60 to 64
658
3.3
65 to 74
1213
6.0
75 to 84
682
3.4
85 and over
229
1.1
Median Ag
30.4
DUMAS POPULATION BY AGE
Age
Number
Percent
Under 5 years
1,262
9.2
5 to 9
1,254
9.1
10 to 14
1,195
8.7
15 to 19
1,113
8.1
20 to 24
841
6.1
25 to 34
1,914
13.9
35 to 44
1,933
14.1
45 to 54
1,556
11.3
55 to 59
576
4.2
60 to 64
438
3.2
65 to 74
903
6.6
75 to 84
565
4.1
85 and over
197
1.4
Median Age
31.4
OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE (1990)
Moore County
Dumas
Managerial/Professional
1,211
1,011
Executive/Admin/Manager
533
442
Professional Specialty
678
569
Technician/Sales/Admin. Support
1,705
1,359
Technician and Related
169
130
Sales
715
575
Administrative Support
821
654
Service Occupations
1,100
855
Private
13
8
Protective Service
111
103
Other Service
976
744
Farming/Forestry/Fishing
572
255
Precision/Craft/Repair
1,825
1,311
Operator/Fabricator/Laborer
1,539
1,007
Machine op/Assembly/Inspector
651
382
Transport. and Materials moving
374
241
Handler/Helper/Laborer
514
384
Total
7,952
5,798
INCOME
Dumas
Moore County
Income
1989
2000
1989
2000
Per Capita
$11,995
$20,424
$11,186
$18,625
Average Household
$34,167
$57,471
$32,501
$53,861
Median Household
$29,577
$47,182
$27,665
$42,692
Median Family
$32,524
$52,590
$31,010
$48,809
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR POP .25 AND OLDER (1990)
