Motley County

TX · Pop. 58,742 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Motley County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 58,742.

$/Acre: $1,236
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 290 days
Broadband: 63%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 46.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.46%
Combined Sales Tax7.71%
Cost of Living Index97.1
Median Household Income$81,806
Poverty Rate25.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,236
Median Home Price$230K
Acres for Sale3836
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season290 days
Annual Rainfall30.9 inches
Avg Summer High99°F
Avg Winter Low33°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,367 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)355 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.3
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K523
Property Crime /100K563
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City31 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyModerate