Cochran County

TX · Pop. 82,549 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cochran County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 82,549.

$/Acre: $5,170

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 265 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 181/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.31%

Cost of Living Index88.6

Median Household Income$89,702

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,170

Median Home Price$364K

Acres for Sale2599

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season265 days

Annual Rainfall14.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,466 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)295 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574

Property Crime /100K349

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak