Potter County

TX · Pop. 112,254 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Potter County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 112,254.

$/Acre: $2,463

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 71.1/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 Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.1%

Cost of Living Index91.3

Median Household Income$68,812

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,463

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale343

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall26.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,040 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K464

Property Crime /100K592

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate