Hidalgo County

TX · Pop. 196,323 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hidalgo County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 196,323.

$/Acre: $4,903

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 264 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 141/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.4%

Combined Sales Tax7.65%

Cost of Living Index88.1

Median Household Income$90,856

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,903

Median Home Price$418K

Acres for Sale3264

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season264 days

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,298 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)110 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K470

Property Crime /100K342

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak