Bandera County

TX · Pop. 162,399 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bandera County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 162,399.

$/Acre: $5,946

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 209.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax8%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$71,212

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,946

Median Home Price$349K

Acres for Sale3179

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,074 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)319 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K592

Property Crime /100K575

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak