The City of Dumas is populated by approximately 13,530 people. The three major economic forces in Dumas and the surrounding areas are oil, farming and ranching.
Dumas/Moore county has passed water bond/school bond/hospital district bond/and storm drainage system bonds in the last several years. Just recently the city passed a bond issue for a state of the art aquatic center scheduled for completion in early August 2009. This should provide a good indicator to you as to the progressiveness of our community.
Major Employers
| Ten Largest Industrial Employers | ||
|
Name |
Product |
Employees |
| Swift & Co | Beef Slaughtering & Prefabrication | 2600 |
| Valero | Chemicals/Refinery | 472 |
| Venable's Welding & Roustabout | Welding/Roustabout | 465 |
| Dynamic Industries | Welding/Maintenance | 353 |
| Swift & Co. - Wet Blue | Hides | 150 |
| Faria Dairy | Dairy | 126 |
| Pioneer Natural Resources | Gas | 114 |
| Rocking T., Inc. | Transportation | 72 |
| Cactus Feeders | Cattle Feeding | 70 |
| BP | Gas & Oil | 65 |
| Conoco Phillips | Gas & Oil | 60 |
| Largest Service Employers | |||
| Name | Retail/Service |
Employees | |
| Dumas ISD | Education | F/575 | P/60 |
| Moore County Hospital District | Medical Services | F/223 | P/13 |
| Wal-Mart Super Center | Discount Store | F/190 | P/82 |
| Moore County | Municipal Services | F/133 | P/11 |
| City of Dumas | Municipal Services | F/109 | P/7 |
| Troy Potter Trucking | Oil & Gas Field Tank Service | F/62 | P/0 |
| SemGroup | Vacuum Tank Service | F/50 | P/0 |
| Amarillo College | Education | F/17 | P/8 |
Property Taxes
For City of Dumas taxing information click here.
Utility Rates
Class Size First 3,000 Gallons Additional 1,000 gal each Residential 3/4" $8.00 $1.60 1" $8.00 $1.60 Commercial 3/4" $12.70 $1.60 1" $12.70 $1.60 GAS RATES Class Size First Additional 1,000 cubic feet 1,000 cubic feet Residential $8.70 $8.70 Commercial $8.70 $8.70 SEWER RATES Additional Class Base Rate 1,000 gallons each first 3000 gallons based on Jan/Feb Average Residential $10.00 $1.35 Base Rate Additional first 3000 gallons 1,000 gallons each metered Commercial $12.50 $1.35 TRASH RATES Residential $13.35 Commercial per pickup $23.75 per container Deposits Residential Commercial
WATER RATES
GAS
WATER
$75.00
$75.00
New account deposits are based on a credit check and can range from $100 - $300 each
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