Kerr County

TX · Pop. 139,878 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Kerr County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 139,878.

$/Acre: $2,945

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 102.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.31%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$74,371

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,945

Median Home Price$234K

Acres for Sale3629

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall45 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,651 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)198 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K609

Property Crime /100K657

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak