Scurry County

TX · Pop. 190,160 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Scurry County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 190,160.

$/Acre: $4,343

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 266 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 171.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.23%

Cost of Living Index102

Median Household Income$42,531

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,343

Median Home Price$366K

Acres for Sale1535

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season266 days

Annual Rainfall11.9 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,978 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)242 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

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 /100K411

Property Crime /100K247

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak