Harrison County

TX · Pop. 35,504 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Harrison County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 35,504.

$/Acre: $985

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 20/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.93%

Combined Sales Tax8.18%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$67,707

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$985

Median Home Price$284K

Acres for Sale291

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall17.7 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,663 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K824

Property Crime /100K951

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyStrong