Presidio County

TX · Pop. 34,145 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Presidio County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 34,145.

$/Acre: $811
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 227 days
Broadband: 64%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 26.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax0.58%
Combined Sales Tax6.83%
Cost of Living Index96.4
Median Household Income$51,171
Poverty Rate13.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$811
Median Home Price$147K
Acres for Sale4920
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season227 days
Annual Rainfall25.6 inches
Avg Summer High98°F
Avg Winter Low43°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,740 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)297 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K606
Property Crime /100K549
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City40 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%
Ag EconomyModerate