McMullen County

TX · Pop. 120,711 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

McMullen County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 120,711.

$/Acre: $6,711

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 291 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 286.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.89%

Combined Sales Tax8.14%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$57,327

Poverty Rate11.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,711

Median Home Price$457K

Acres for Sale3738

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season291 days

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,139 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)154 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K444

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak