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