Palo Pinto County

TX · Pop. 173,521 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Palo Pinto County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 173,521.

$/Acre: $8,080

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 266 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 408.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax6.48%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$86,315

Poverty Rate11.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,080

Median Home Price$410K

Acres for Sale2535

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season266 days

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,096 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)248 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K631

Property Crime /100K872

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak