San Saba County

TX · Pop. 38,886 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

San Saba County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 38,886.

$/Acre: $2,108

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 305 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 86/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax7.83%

Cost of Living Index91.5

Median Household Income$87,095

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,108

Median Home Price$317K

Acres for Sale3312

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season305 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,261 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)300 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K554

Property Crime /100K512

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate