Roberts County

TX · Pop. 102,795 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Roberts County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 102,795.

$/Acre: $2,426
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 298 days
Broadband: 80%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 91.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.79%
Combined Sales Tax8.04%
Cost of Living Index98.6
Median Household Income$57,009
Poverty Rate8.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,426
Median Home Price$298K
Acres for Sale779
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season298 days
Annual Rainfall13 inches
Avg Summer High93°F
Avg Winter Low37°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,145 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)242 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.3
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K490
Property Crime /100K622
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City31 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%
Ag EconomyModerate