Kleberg County

TX · Pop. 176,925 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Kleberg County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 176,925.

$/Acre: $7,245

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 317 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 319.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.05%

Combined Sales Tax7.3%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$60,086

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,245

Median Home Price$472K

Acres for Sale2252

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season317 days

Annual Rainfall17.3 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,518 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)381 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K453

Property Crime /100K456

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak