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