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