Newton County

TX · Pop. 188,073 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Newton County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 188,073.

$/Acre: $8,816

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 236 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 278.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax7.92%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$41,499

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,816

Median Home Price$434K

Acres for Sale885

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season236 days

Annual Rainfall20.1 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,217 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)206 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K476

Property Crime /100K520

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak