Franklin County

TX · Pop. 193,464 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Franklin County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 193,464.

$/Acre: $5,219

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 276 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 178/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.63%

Combined Sales Tax7.88%

Cost of Living Index88.9

Median Household Income$80,863

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,219

Median Home Price$486K

Acres for Sale2058

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season276 days

Annual Rainfall25.9 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,882 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)381 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K490

Property Crime /100K673

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak