Limestone County

TX · Pop. 143,740 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Limestone County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 143,740.

$/Acre: $4,530

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 309 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 145.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax7.61%

Cost of Living Index90.7

Median Household Income$54,988

Poverty Rate8.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,530

Median Home Price$284K

Acres for Sale4141

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season309 days

Annual Rainfall16.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,701 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)121 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K527

Property Crime /100K461

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak