Somervell County

TX · Pop. 63,891 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Somervell County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 63,891.

$/Acre: $1,413

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.28%

Combined Sales Tax6.53%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$56,333

Poverty Rate15.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,413

Median Home Price$278K

Acres for Sale1777

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall25.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,481 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)245 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K323

Property Crime /100K330

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate