Clay County

TX · Pop. 162,430 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Clay County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 162,430.

$/Acre: $4,272

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 251 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 159.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.82%

Cost of Living Index99.8

Median Household Income$84,018

Poverty Rate15.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,272

Median Home Price$324K

Acres for Sale4904

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season251 days

Annual Rainfall13 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,105 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K679

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak