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