Castro County
Favorability to Plaintiff:
3 (Moderately Unfavorable)
Summary:
A rural, agricultural venue with a declining population, a firmly conservative base, and minimal plaintiff-side infrastructure. Verdict history is sparse, so we apply High Plains proxy metrics; what exists points to defense-friendly juries and cautious damages. Very conservative values dominate, which makes large plaintiff awards rare and the forum less favorable to plaintiffs. Net: rural, conservative, defense-oriented, and a difficult venue.
County Seat:
Dimmitt
Population (2024):
7,380
Median Age:
34.9
Median Income:
$63,485
2024 Election Results:
Trump (78.8%)