Austin County

TX · Pop. 139,905 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Austin County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 139,905.

$/Acre: $2,686

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 293 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 104.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax6.62%

Cost of Living Index89.3

Median Household Income$69,696

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,686

Median Home Price$375K

Acres for Sale538

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season293 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,005 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K549

Property Crime /100K416

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak