Cottle County

TX · Pop. 188,262 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cottle County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 188,262.

$/Acre: $8,875

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 319 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 307.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax8.02%

Cost of Living Index101.9

Median Household Income$48,554

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,875

Median Home Price$440K

Acres for Sale1228

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season319 days

Annual Rainfall55 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,873 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)137 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K503

Property Crime /100K430

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak