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