Lavaca County

TX · Pop. 144,007 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lavaca County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 144,007.

$/Acre: $8,534
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 284 days
Broadband: 70%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 277.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.84%
Combined Sales Tax8.09%
Cost of Living Index94.6
Median Household Income$63,555
Poverty Rate23.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,534
Median Home Price$547K
Acres for Sale2439
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season284 days
Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low39°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,062 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)345 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.2
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K565
Property Crime /100K354
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City63 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%
Ag EconomyWeak