Jim Hogg County

TX · Pop. 7,988 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Jim Hogg County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 7,988.

$/Acre: $960

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 8.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.41%

Combined Sales Tax6.66%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$54,809

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$960

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale3628

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall13.6 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,289 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)157 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K692

Property Crime /100K471

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyStrong