Menard County

TX · Pop. 42,545 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Menard County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 42,545.

$/Acre: $911

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 316 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 25.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$70,648

Poverty Rate9.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$911

Median Home Price$212K

Acres for Sale4384

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season316 days

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,366 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574

Property Crime /100K462

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate