Lynn County

TX · Pop. 69,864 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lynn County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 69,864.

$/Acre: $1,638

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 317 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 46.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax7.61%

Cost of Living Index88.7

Median Household Income$65,776

Poverty Rate8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,638

Median Home Price$327K

Acres for Sale2932

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season317 days

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,807 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K586

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate