Brazos County

TX · Pop. 145,581 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Brazos County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 145,581.

$/Acre: $5,173

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 271 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 194.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax6.96%

Cost of Living Index102.4

Median Household Income$36,866

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,173

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale4678

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season271 days

Annual Rainfall53.8 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,786 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)323 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K531

Property Crime /100K494

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak