Carson County

TX · Pop. 144,406 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Carson County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 144,406.

$/Acre: $2,813

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 288 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 109.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax6.3%

Cost of Living Index102.6

Median Household Income$62,354

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,813

Median Home Price$208K

Acres for Sale1136

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season288 days

Annual Rainfall17 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,694 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)387 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446

Property Crime /100K555

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak