Anderson County

TX · Pop. 167,442 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Anderson County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 167,442.

$/Acre: $3,200

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 116.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.82%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$36,240

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,200

Median Home Price$313K

Acres for Sale3619

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall17.7 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,157 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)243 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K480

Property Crime /100K425

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak