Smith County

TX · Pop. 125,872 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Smith County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 125,872.

$/Acre: $5,181

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 166.7/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 Tax1.54%

Combined Sales Tax7.79%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$57,806

Poverty Rate10.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,181

Median Home Price$304K

Acres for Sale4747

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,980 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)393 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K419

Property Crime /100K481

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak