Crockett County

TX · Pop. 16,145 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Crockett County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 16,145.

$/Acre: $951

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 11.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax7.83%

Cost of Living Index88.6

Median Household Income$46,116

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$951

Median Home Price$238K

Acres for Sale2573

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall34 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,485 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K648

Property Crime /100K432

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyStrong