Lamb County

TX · Pop. 96,571 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lamb County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 96,571.

$/Acre: $6,325

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 234 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 235.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax7.91%

Cost of Living Index94.7

Median Household Income$42,040

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,325

Median Home Price$452K

Acres for Sale764

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season234 days

Annual Rainfall27.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,477 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)175 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K441

Property Crime /100K522

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak