Aransas County

TX · Pop. 119,492 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Aransas County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 119,492.

$/Acre: $6,787

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 318 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 397/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.29%

Cost of Living Index88.3

Median Household Income$54,667

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,787

Median Home Price$494K

Acres for Sale2644

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season318 days

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,151 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)221 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K321

Property Crime /100K397

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak