Moore County

TX · Pop. 68,723 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Moore County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 68,723.

$/Acre: $1,722

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 241 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 61/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.17%

Combined Sales Tax6.42%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$53,576

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,722

Median Home Price$329K

Acres for Sale2843

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season241 days

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,521 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)253 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K549

Property Crime /100K402

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate