Milam County

TX · Pop. 169,418 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Milam County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 169,418.

$/Acre: $5,227

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 188/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.1%

Cost of Living Index95.1

Median Household Income$73,047

Poverty Rate18.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,227

Median Home Price$365K

Acres for Sale3934

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall51.2 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,867 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)328 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K588

Property Crime /100K682

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak