Fisher County

TX · Pop. 165,979 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fisher County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 165,979.

$/Acre: $4,023

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 280 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 124.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax8.24%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$69,922

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,023

Median Home Price$410K

Acres for Sale1798

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season280 days

Annual Rainfall33.5 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,348 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)213 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K663

Property Crime /100K448

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak