Hopkins County

TX · Pop. 21,212 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Hopkins County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 21,212.

$/Acre: $848

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 244 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 14.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.05%

Combined Sales Tax7.3%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$94,292

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$848

Median Home Price$213K

Acres for Sale4357

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season244 days

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,360 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K808

Property Crime /100K601

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyStrong