San Augustine County

TX · Pop. 68,622 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

San Augustine County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 68,622.

$/Acre: $6,099

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 306 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 179.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$65,025

Poverty Rate25.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,099

Median Home Price$509K

Acres for Sale156

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season306 days

Annual Rainfall22.2 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,680 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)193 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K514

Property Crime /100K682

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak