Erath County

TX · Pop. 97,753 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Erath County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 97,753.

$/Acre: $1,594

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 299 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 60.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax7.31%

Cost of Living Index101.3

Median Household Income$82,700

Poverty Rate9.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,594

Median Home Price$273K

Acres for Sale4926

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season299 days

Annual Rainfall22.9 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,728 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)138 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K523

Property Crime /100K558

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate