Parmer County

TX · Pop. 88,509 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Parmer County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 88,509.

$/Acre: $1,615

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 295 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 59.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.59%

Combined Sales Tax6.84%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$84,819

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,615

Median Home Price$182K

Acres for Sale3429

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season295 days

Annual Rainfall14.2 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,894 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)305 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K500

Property Crime /100K437

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate