Briscoe County

TX · Pop. 103,782 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Briscoe County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 103,782.

$/Acre: $2,133

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 65.1/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 Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax7.01%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$46,539

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,133

Median Home Price$256K

Acres for Sale3828

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall42.9 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,320 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)372 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K528

Property Crime /100K570

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate