Jackson County

TX · Pop. 86,785 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Jackson County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 86,785.

$/Acre: $2,200

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 241 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 81/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.08%

Combined Sales Tax7.33%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$73,562

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,200

Median Home Price$183K

Acres for Sale3640

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season241 days

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,327 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)315 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K608

Property Crime /100K366

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate