Orange County

TX · Pop. 139,393 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Orange County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 139,393.

$/Acre: $2,816

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 293 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.46%

Combined Sales Tax6.71%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$84,506

Poverty Rate13%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,816

Median Home Price$330K

Acres for Sale872

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season293 days

Annual Rainfall24.3 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,601 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)347 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K387

Property Crime /100K533

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate