Hunt County

TX · Pop. 173,600 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hunt County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 173,600.

$/Acre: $7,584

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 312 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 385.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.97%

Combined Sales Tax7.22%

Cost of Living Index94.7

Median Household Income$73,175

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,584

Median Home Price$449K

Acres for Sale3222

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season312 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,310 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)225 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K518

Property Crime /100K575

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak