Shelby County

TX · Pop. 52,330 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Shelby County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 52,330.

$/Acre: $1,558

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 60.6/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 Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax7.6%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$76,661

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,558

Median Home Price$222K

Acres for Sale3341

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,366 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)153 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K461

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate