Foard County

TX · Pop. 118,706 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Foard County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 118,706.

$/Acre: $2,323

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 276 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 69.7/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 Tax0.24%

Combined Sales Tax6.49%

Cost of Living Index101

Median Household Income$65,909

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,323

Median Home Price$173K

Acres for Sale3583

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season276 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,495 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)152 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458

Property Crime /100K312

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate