Knox County

TX · Pop. 122,772 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Knox County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 122,772.

$/Acre: $1,994

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 79.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax7.93%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$75,022

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,994

Median Home Price$248K

Acres for Sale4707

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall13 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,161 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)398 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K630

Property Crime /100K709

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate