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