Madison County

TX · Pop. 70,029 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Madison County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 70,029.

$/Acre: $1,255

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 300 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 45.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax8%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$54,213

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,255

Median Home Price$204K

Acres for Sale3554

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season300 days

Annual Rainfall11 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,937 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K443

Property Crime /100K568

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate