Cherokee County

TX · Pop. 195,615 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cherokee County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 195,615.

$/Acre: $7,408

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 436.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.55%

Combined Sales Tax7.8%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$36,231

Poverty Rate9.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,408

Median Home Price$551K

Acres for Sale3710

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall16.3 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,392 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K539

Property Crime /100K438

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak