Hale County

TX · Pop. 27,511 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Hale County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 27,511.

$/Acre: $888

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 289 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 15.8/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax6.37%

Cost of Living Index97.5

Median Household Income$60,564

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$888

Median Home Price$238K

Acres for Sale4036

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season289 days

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,387 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)239 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K671

Property Crime /100K644

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyStrong