Frio County

TX · Pop. 174,724 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Frio County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 174,724.

$/Acre: $7,153

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 286 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 227.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax6.74%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$50,377

Poverty Rate24.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,153

Median Home Price$560K

Acres for Sale2851

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season286 days

Annual Rainfall10.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,739 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K540

Property Crime /100K673

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak