Hidalgo County

NM · Pop. 17,035 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Hidalgo County is a rural county in NM with a population of approximately 17,035.

$/Acre: $600

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 132 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 2/10

Density: 11/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax0.26%

Combined Sales Tax5.14%

Cost of Living Index99.7

Median Household Income$74,830

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$600

Median Home Price$177K

Acres for Sale4595

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season132 days

Annual Rainfall15.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,715 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado3/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)227 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1295

Property Crime /100K1709

Overall Safety2/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyStrong