Cooke County

TX · Pop. 122,460 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Cooke County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 122,460.

$/Acre: $2,436

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 81.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax7.54%

Cost of Living Index101.7

Median Household Income$53,654

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,436

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale4052

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall51.2 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,206 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)262 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K502

Property Crime /100K656

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate