Johnson County

TX · Pop. 171,990 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Johnson County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 171,990.

$/Acre: $3,327

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 114.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax6.64%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$68,616

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,327

Median Home Price$392K

Acres for Sale4006

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall10.2 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,503 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)370 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K448

Property Crime /100K352

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak