Refugio County

TX · Pop. 59,057 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Refugio County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 59,057.

$/Acre: $1,601

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 291 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.63%

Cost of Living Index97.5

Median Household Income$60,438

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,601

Median Home Price$290K

Acres for Sale3686

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season291 days

Annual Rainfall28.9 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,857 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)148 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K376

Property Crime /100K412

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate