Grimes County

TX · Pop. 13,805 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Grimes County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 13,805.

$/Acre: $816

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 293 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 13.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.96%

Combined Sales Tax8.21%

Cost of Living Index87.8

Median Household Income$83,891

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$816

Median Home Price$245K

Acres for Sale897

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season293 days

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,009 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)322 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K682

Property Crime /100K655

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyStrong