Gillespie County

TX · Pop. 106,741 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Gillespie County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 106,741.

$/Acre: $2,007

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 285 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 67.9/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 Tax1.6%

Combined Sales Tax7.85%

Cost of Living Index97

Median Household Income$54,507

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,007

Median Home Price$282K

Acres for Sale41

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season285 days

Annual Rainfall23.9 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,940 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)308 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K661

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate