Liberty County

TX · Pop. 84,508 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Liberty County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 84,508.

$/Acre: $1,701

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 271 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 55.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax6.38%

Cost of Living Index92.6

Median Household Income$74,126

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,701

Median Home Price$216K

Acres for Sale1892

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season271 days

Annual Rainfall31.3 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,178 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K345

Property Crime /100K396

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate