Ellis County

TX · Pop. 91,223 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Ellis County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 91,223.

$/Acre: $2,898

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 227 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 95.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.63%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$87,715

Poverty Rate19.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,898

Median Home Price$292K

Acres for Sale1523

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season227 days

Annual Rainfall53.7 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,757 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)132 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K551

Property Crime /100K467

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate