Stephens County

TX · Pop. 71,809 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Stephens County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 71,809.

$/Acre: $4,607

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 246 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 169.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax6.54%

Cost of Living Index94

Median Household Income$79,968

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,607

Median Home Price$428K

Acres for Sale3787

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season246 days

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,433 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)213 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K490

Property Crime /100K600

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyWeak