Goliad County

TX · Pop. 108,084 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Goliad County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 108,084.

$/Acre: $4,356

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 265 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 159.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.63%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$85,240

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,356

Median Home Price$429K

Acres for Sale3452

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season265 days

Annual Rainfall11.9 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,681 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)128 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K580

Property Crime /100K754

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak