Haskell County

TX · Pop. 16,591 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Haskell County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 16,591.

$/Acre: $799

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 25.3/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax6.95%

Cost of Living Index102.7

Median Household Income$58,978

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$799

Median Home Price$267K

Acres for Sale3280

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall11.6 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,507 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)201 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K536

Property Crime /100K652

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate