Hemphill County

TX · Pop. 183,926 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hemphill County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 183,926.

$/Acre: $4,304

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 233 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 169.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.92%

Combined Sales Tax8.17%

Cost of Living Index101

Median Household Income$92,081

Poverty Rate10.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,304

Median Home Price$443K

Acres for Sale2273

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season233 days

Annual Rainfall52.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,725 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)144 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K491

Property Crime /100K517

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak