Schleicher County

TX · Pop. 159,623 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Schleicher County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 159,623.

$/Acre: $3,370

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 296 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax7.86%

Cost of Living Index98.7

Median Household Income$81,144

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,370

Median Home Price$384K

Acres for Sale196

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season296 days

Annual Rainfall21.9 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,512 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458

Property Crime /100K280

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate