Jefferson County

TX · Pop. 48,271 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 48,271.

$/Acre: $962

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 257 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 33.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.53%

Combined Sales Tax6.78%

Cost of Living Index99.7

Median Household Income$69,357

Poverty Rate16.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$962

Median Home Price$206K

Acres for Sale2832

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season257 days

Annual Rainfall10.7 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,458 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)315 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K554

Property Crime /100K605

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate