Eastland County

TX · Pop. 117,083 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Eastland County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 117,083.

$/Acre: $3,849

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 281 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 138.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index100.8

Median Household Income$70,424

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,849

Median Home Price$426K

Acres for Sale4873

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season281 days

Annual Rainfall52.7 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,284 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)268 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K497

Property Crime /100K348

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak