Leon County

TX · Pop. 145,885 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Leon County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 145,885.

$/Acre: $3,023

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 88.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax7.69%

Cost of Living Index88.3

Median Household Income$77,336

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,023

Median Home Price$343K

Acres for Sale4072

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall10.3 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,064 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)273 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K454

Property Crime /100K354

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate