Atascosa County

TX · Pop. 48,628 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Atascosa County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 48,628.

$/Acre: $1,724

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 217 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 65.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index102.5

Median Household Income$65,206

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,724

Median Home Price$217K

Acres for Sale1430

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season217 days

Annual Rainfall15.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,118 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)304 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K520

Property Crime /100K480

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate