Hansford County

TX · Pop. 189,632 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hansford County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 189,632.

$/Acre: $8,608
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 260 days
Broadband: 52%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 369.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.86%
Combined Sales Tax8.11%
Cost of Living Index88
Median Household Income$60,253
Poverty Rate21.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,608
Median Home Price$428K
Acres for Sale3004
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season260 days
Annual Rainfall21.1 inches
Avg Summer High94°F
Avg Winter Low44°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation1,698 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)141 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K476
Property Crime /100K297
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City58 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%
Ag EconomyWeak