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