Gray County

TX · Pop. 151,328 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Gray County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 151,328.

$/Acre: $6,465

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 212 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 185.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax6.83%

Cost of Living Index98.2

Median Household Income$38,215

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,465

Median Home Price$397K

Acres for Sale1082

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season212 days

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,282 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)164 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 /100K467

Property Crime /100K517

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak