Freestone County

TX · Pop. 168,712 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Freestone County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 168,712.

$/Acre: $3,060

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 259 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 100.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax7.69%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$90,416

Poverty Rate9.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,060

Median Home Price$351K

Acres for Sale2642

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season259 days

Annual Rainfall11.7 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,681 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K478

Property Crime /100K606

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak