Sherman County

TX · Pop. 184,393 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Sherman County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 184,393.

$/Acre: $4,747

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 314 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 197.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.43%

Combined Sales Tax7.68%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$53,938

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,747

Median Home Price$463K

Acres for Sale2028

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season314 days

Annual Rainfall53.4 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,640 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)286 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458

Property Crime /100K318

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak