Karnes County

TX · Pop. 91,813 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Karnes County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 91,813.

$/Acre: $2,519

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 273 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 104.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index89.6

Median Household Income$50,627

Poverty Rate14.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,519

Median Home Price$345K

Acres for Sale4642

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season273 days

Annual Rainfall21.6 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,724 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)182 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K647

Property Crime /100K686

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak