Live Oak County

TX · Pop. 119,560 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Live Oak County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 119,560.

$/Acre: $3,177

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 94.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.6%

Combined Sales Tax7.85%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$82,091

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,177

Median Home Price$407K

Acres for Sale1134

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,442 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)319 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K507

Property Crime /100K676

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate