Henderson County

TX · Pop. 70,238 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Henderson County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 70,238.

$/Acre: $1,682

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 312 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 48.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.22%

Combined Sales Tax6.47%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$75,633

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,682

Median Home Price$282K

Acres for Sale1531

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season312 days

Annual Rainfall25.1 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,644 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K487

Property Crime /100K503

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate