Borden County

TX · Pop. 181,288 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Borden County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 181,288.

$/Acre: $3,015

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 300 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 122.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax6.64%

Cost of Living Index88.1

Median Household Income$61,399

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,015

Median Home Price$327K

Acres for Sale347

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season300 days

Annual Rainfall26.2 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,342 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)131 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K422

Property Crime /100K567

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak