Asherton, known colloquially as Cheto, is a city in Dimmit County, Texas, United States. The population was 722 at the 2020 census, down from 1,084 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 83 passes through Asherton.

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Town numbers

ZIP code78827

Area code830

Living in Asherton

Housing in Asherton

$101K▼ 3.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Asherton home is worth about $101,000, down 3.4% in a year, 66% below the Texas typical home.

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Work & commute in Asherton

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Most working residents leave Asherton for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are San Antonio (12%), Carrizo Springs (9%) and Crystal City (5%). Half commute less than 69 miles.

San Antonio

12%

Carrizo Springs

Crystal City

Laredo

3%Work in townlive and work in Asherton 69 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 71Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Asherton

Compared with Texas

2better than TX·17worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 7 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 4▼ 2 close Mind 2▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.3%Fewer binge drinkersTX 17% · better 81.2%More adults treating high blood pressureTX 74.1% · better 45.7%More uninsured adultsTX 19.1% · worse

Care nearby

Dimmit Regional HospitalCarrizo Springs · 8 mi · ER · rural critical access

South Texas Rural Health ServicesCarrizo Springs · 8.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Asherton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Asherton →

Natural hazards in Asherton

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 3% of U.S. communities.

🌡️ Heat waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought

2Does Asherton flood?paid flood claims since 1986 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Asherton

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Climate in Asherton

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Asherton has warm winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 99°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.

69° / 43°Winter

86° / 60°Spring

98° / 74°Summer

84° / 61°Fall

How much snow does Asherton get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 22, with the last in spring around Mar 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Asherton →