Duval County

TX · Pop. 187,179 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Duval County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 187,179.

$/Acre: $4,841

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 161.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.1%

Cost of Living Index101.8

Median Household Income$63,890

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,841

Median Home Price$289K

Acres for Sale1357

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,414 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)188 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K414

Property Crime /100K323

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak