Sterling County

TX · Pop. 37,238 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Sterling County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 37,238.

$/Acre: $1,519

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 251 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 43.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax6.5%

Cost of Living Index88.5

Median Household Income$74,058

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,519

Median Home Price$190K

Acres for Sale4330

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season251 days

Annual Rainfall23.2 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,457 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)227 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K494

Property Crime /100K321

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate