Howard County

TX · Pop. 101,503 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Howard County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 101,503.

$/Acre: $3,481

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 233 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 124.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax8.22%

Cost of Living Index96.7

Median Household Income$82,234

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,481

Median Home Price$366K

Acres for Sale3975

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season233 days

Annual Rainfall29.8 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,096 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)337 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K491

Property Crime /100K682

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak