Brooks County

TX · Pop. 67,599 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Brooks County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 67,599.

$/Acre: $1,927

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 275 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 73.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.84%

Combined Sales Tax7.09%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$91,551

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,927

Median Home Price$234K

Acres for Sale3784

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season275 days

Annual Rainfall39.7 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,101 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)274 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574

Property Crime /100K499

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate