Burleson County

TX · Pop. 60,660 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Burleson County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 60,660.

$/Acre: $3,887

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 260 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 140.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.82%

Cost of Living Index99.7

Median Household Income$43,100

Poverty Rate11.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,887

Median Home Price$420K

Acres for Sale775

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season260 days

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,308 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)380 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K405

Property Crime /100K445

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak