Mitchell County

TX · Pop. 36,874 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Mitchell County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 36,874.

$/Acre: $961

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 22.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax6.5%

Cost of Living Index96.3

Median Household Income$63,335

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$961

Median Home Price$305K

Acres for Sale1849

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall27.1 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,881 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K725

Property Crime /100K542

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyStrong