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