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