Jasper County

TX · Pop. 162,995 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Jasper County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 162,995.

$/Acre: $3,512

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 300 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 98/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.79%

Combined Sales Tax8.04%

Cost of Living Index99.2

Median Household Income$76,987

Poverty Rate10.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,512

Median Home Price$235K

Acres for Sale523

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season300 days

Annual Rainfall36.9 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,688 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)373 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K497

Property Crime /100K389

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate