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