Lampasas County

TX · Pop. 70,299 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lampasas County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 70,299.

$/Acre: $1,304

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 248 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 45.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax7.15%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$59,360

Poverty Rate23.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,304

Median Home Price$321K

Acres for Sale967

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season248 days

Annual Rainfall27.1 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,731 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)119 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K483

Property Crime /100K669

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate