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