Sabine County

TX · Pop. 21,747 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sabine County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 21,747.

$/Acre: $1,156

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 47.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index99.7

Median Household Income$75,979

Poverty Rate9.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,156

Median Home Price$211K

Acres for Sale4018

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall18.1 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,452 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)262 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K453

Property Crime /100K300

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate