Hartley County

TX · Pop. 100,605 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hartley County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 100,605.

$/Acre: $8,324

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 256 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 297.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index88.2

Median Household Income$65,789

Poverty Rate9.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,324

Median Home Price$432K

Acres for Sale4087

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season256 days

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,578 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)101 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K625

Property Crime /100K524

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak