Hood County

TX · Pop. 121,444 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hood County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 121,444.

$/Acre: $3,746
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 291 days
Broadband: 75%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 136.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.86%
Combined Sales Tax8.11%
Cost of Living Index99.6
Median Household Income$35,535
Poverty Rate13.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,746
Median Home Price$330K
Acres for Sale4316
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season291 days
Annual Rainfall12.7 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low31°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation1,863 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)178 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K632
Property Crime /100K849
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%
Ag EconomyWeak