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