Gregg County

TX · Pop. 124,012 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Gregg County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 124,012.

$/Acre: $6,806

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 301 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 238.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax6.99%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$48,165

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,806

Median Home Price$490K

Acres for Sale1030

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season301 days

Annual Rainfall54.4 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,015 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K514

Property Crime /100K538

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak