Castro County

TX · Pop. 130,144 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Castro County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 130,144.

$/Acre: $5,068

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 210.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.48%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index88.7

Median Household Income$75,343

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,068

Median Home Price$438K

Acres for Sale1085

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall10.3 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,686 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)246 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K560

Property Crime /100K666

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak