Brown County

TX · Pop. 18,151 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Brown County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 18,151.

$/Acre: $721

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 294 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 13/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax8.16%

Cost of Living Index100.5

Median Household Income$38,984

Poverty Rate21.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$721

Median Home Price$218K

Acres for Sale2311

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season294 days

Annual Rainfall26.4 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,409 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)154 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K599

Property Crime /100K510

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyStrong