Morris County

TX · Pop. 150,704 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Morris County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 150,704.

$/Acre: $7,436

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 219 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 307.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax6.67%

Cost of Living Index89.9

Median Household Income$68,991

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,436

Median Home Price$404K

Acres for Sale1674

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season219 days

Annual Rainfall23.6 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,533 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)133 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574

Property Crime /100K597

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak