Pecos County

TX · Pop. 47,204 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Pecos County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 47,204.

$/Acre: $1,649

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 67.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.01%

Combined Sales Tax6.26%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$59,071

Poverty Rate15.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,649

Median Home Price$164K

Acres for Sale4538

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall13.6 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,957 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)396 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K482

Property Crime /100K588

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate