Ector County

TX · Pop. 197,960 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Ector County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 197,960.

$/Acre: $4,991
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 246 days
Broadband: 31%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 142.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax0.14%
Combined Sales Tax6.39%
Cost of Living Index90.1
Median Household Income$80,015
Poverty Rate16.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,991
Median Home Price$324K
Acres for Sale2796
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season246 days
Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
Avg Summer High98°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,226 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)346 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K593
Property Crime /100K468
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City58 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Ag EconomyWeak