McCulloch County

TX · Pop. 119,424 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

McCulloch County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 119,424.

$/Acre: $2,190
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 312 days
Broadband: 84%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 67.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.69%
Combined Sales Tax7.94%
Cost of Living Index100
Median Household Income$55,318
Poverty Rate21.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,190
Median Home Price$355K
Acres for Sale1638
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season312 days
Annual Rainfall31.2 inches
Avg Summer High97°F
Avg Winter Low38°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,298 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado6/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)191 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.5
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K551
Property Crime /100K551
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City40 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%
Ag EconomyModerate