Crosby County

TX · Pop. 100,370 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Crosby County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 100,370.

$/Acre: $7,231
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 213 days
Broadband: 55%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 326.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.94%
Combined Sales Tax8.19%
Cost of Living Index99.9
Median Household Income$45,843
Poverty Rate13.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,231
Median Home Price$411K
Acres for Sale3981
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season213 days
Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
Avg Summer High95°F
Avg Winter Low37°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation1,710 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado4/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)267 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.6
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K475
Property Crime /100K394
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City54 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%
Ag EconomyWeak