Bee County

TX · Pop. 165,874 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Bee County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 165,874.

$/Acre: $2,922

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 288 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 108.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.07%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$68,939

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,922

Median Home Price$365K

Acres for Sale108

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season288 days

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,182 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)334 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K487

Property Crime /100K385

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak