Deaf Smith County

TX · Pop. 83,138 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Deaf Smith County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 83,138.

$/Acre: $1,372

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 227 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.73%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$72,978

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,372

Median Home Price$294K

Acres for Sale695

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season227 days

Annual Rainfall32.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,283 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)165 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K496

Property Crime /100K298

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate