Panola County

TX · Pop. 192,725 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Panola County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 192,725.

$/Acre: $8,264

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 267 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 368.5/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 Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax8.16%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$84,903

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,264

Median Home Price$490K

Acres for Sale2353

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season267 days

Annual Rainfall53 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,182 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)332 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K476

Property Crime /100K632

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak