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