Kent County

TX · Pop. 189,798 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Kent County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 189,798.

$/Acre: $6,726

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 318 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 370/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.43%

Combined Sales Tax7.68%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$48,543

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,726

Median Home Price$447K

Acres for Sale1142

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season318 days

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,735 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K602

Property Crime /100K405

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak