Guadalupe County

TX · Pop. 189,232 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Guadalupe County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 189,232.

$/Acre: $6,157

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 225.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.18%

Combined Sales Tax7.43%

Cost of Living Index99.7

Median Household Income$35,817

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,157

Median Home Price$341K

Acres for Sale1793

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall13.9 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,846 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)316 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K587

Property Crime /100K491

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak