Bosque County

TX · Pop. 87,262 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Bosque County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 87,262.

$/Acre: $1,677

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 253 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 61.6/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 Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax7.14%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$44,163

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,677

Median Home Price$194K

Acres for Sale3640

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season253 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,493 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K463

Property Crime /100K469

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate