Kaufman County

TX · Pop. 132,802 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Kaufman County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 132,802.

$/Acre: $2,900

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 111.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax7.76%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$74,410

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,900

Median Home Price$299K

Acres for Sale4655

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,406 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)334 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K471

Property Crime /100K460

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak