Callahan County

TX · Pop. 187,132 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Callahan County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 187,132.

$/Acre: $3,049
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 230 days
Broadband: 56%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 125.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.18%
Combined Sales Tax7.43%
Cost of Living Index99.5
Median Household Income$69,283
Poverty Rate24.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,049
Median Home Price$281K
Acres for Sale4824
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season230 days
Annual Rainfall18.1 inches
Avg Summer High97°F
Avg Winter Low37°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,281 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado3/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)196 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K530
Property Crime /100K395
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City60 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%
Ag EconomyWeak