Runnels County

TX · Pop. 174,816 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Runnels County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 174,816.

$/Acre: $4,302

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 277 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 134.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax8.22%

Cost of Living Index101.9

Median Household Income$36,431

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,302

Median Home Price$412K

Acres for Sale410

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season277 days

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,989 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)291 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K347

Property Crime /100K478

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak