Dawson County

TX · Pop. 82,773 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Dawson County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 82,773.

$/Acre: $5,640

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 295 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 159.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.09%

Combined Sales Tax7.34%

Cost of Living Index92.1

Median Household Income$43,134

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,640

Median Home Price$440K

Acres for Sale1843

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season295 days

Annual Rainfall19.6 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,833 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)382 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K412

Property Crime /100K280

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak