Loving County

TX · Pop. 149,924 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Loving County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 149,924.

$/Acre: $4,095
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 273 days
Broadband: 37%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 119.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.98%
Combined Sales Tax8.23%
Cost of Living Index88.2
Median Household Income$37,489
Poverty Rate19.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,095
Median Home Price$428K
Acres for Sale3545
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season273 days
Annual Rainfall14.6 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low40°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,798 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)363 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)5.5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K348
Property Crime /100K339
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City59 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%
Ag EconomyWeak