Cameron County

TX · Pop. 118,729 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cameron County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 118,729.

$/Acre: $3,076

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 249 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 127.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.39%

Combined Sales Tax7.64%

Cost of Living Index100

Median Household Income$79,514

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,076

Median Home Price$336K

Acres for Sale1912

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season249 days

Annual Rainfall22.9 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,425 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)323 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K387

Property Crime /100K392

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak