La Salle County

TX · Pop. 126,864 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

La Salle County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 126,864.

$/Acre: $7,348

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 261 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 246.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax7.48%

Cost of Living Index91.3

Median Household Income$86,447

Poverty Rate24.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,348

Median Home Price$485K

Acres for Sale4302

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season261 days

Annual Rainfall21.5 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,712 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)202 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K453

Property Crime /100K569

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak