Bastrop County

TX · Pop. 33,376 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Bastrop County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 33,376.

$/Acre: $992

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 28.1/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 Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax6.37%

Cost of Living Index92.5

Median Household Income$86,882

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$992

Median Home Price$193K

Acres for Sale349

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall44 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,109 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)259 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K514

Property Crime /100K616

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate