Lee County

TX · Pop. 88,373 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lee County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 88,373.

$/Acre: $2,028

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 250 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 59.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax7.55%

Cost of Living Index100.6

Median Household Income$44,596

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,028

Median Home Price$267K

Acres for Sale1519

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season250 days

Annual Rainfall45.4 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,708 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)257 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K423

Property Crime /100K566

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate