Edwards County

TX · Pop. 30,791 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Edwards County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 30,791.

$/Acre: $829

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 256 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 19.9/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax7.17%

Cost of Living Index98.1

Median Household Income$70,884

Poverty Rate9.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$829

Median Home Price$184K

Acres for Sale2159

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season256 days

Annual Rainfall24.1 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,422 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)316 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K766

Property Crime /100K499

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyStrong