Jones County

TX · Pop. 110,282 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Jones County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 110,282.

$/Acre: $8,729

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 295 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 329.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.57%

Combined Sales Tax7.82%

Cost of Living Index95.1

Median Household Income$51,118

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,729

Median Home Price$554K

Acres for Sale1728

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season295 days

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,675 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)353 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K617

Property Crime /100K438

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak