Baylor County

TX · Pop. 143,332 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Baylor County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 143,332.

$/Acre: $3,518

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 107/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.37%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index97.1

Median Household Income$94,909

Poverty Rate14.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,518

Median Home Price$294K

Acres for Sale857

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,987 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)307 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K427

Property Crime /100K406

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak