Starr County

TX · Pop. 20,548 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Starr County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 20,548.

$/Acre: $923

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 258 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 16.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax6.74%

Cost of Living Index90.7

Median Household Income$61,736

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$923

Median Home Price$266K

Acres for Sale1703

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season258 days

Annual Rainfall33.5 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,852 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)374 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K885

Property Crime /100K842

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyStrong