DeWitt County

TX · Pop. 9,787 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

DeWitt County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 9,787.

$/Acre: $1,025

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 288 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 7.4/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.02%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$74,031

Poverty Rate13%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,025

Median Home Price$128K

Acres for Sale2924

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season288 days

Annual Rainfall53.2 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,202 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K852

Property Crime /100K546

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyStrong