Lamar County

TX · Pop. 182,595 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lamar County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 182,595.

$/Acre: $3,537

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 282 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 108.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax6.7%

Cost of Living Index101

Median Household Income$89,338

Poverty Rate25.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,537

Median Home Price$355K

Acres for Sale4020

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season282 days

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,364 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)245 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K587

Property Crime /100K576

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak