Sutton County

TX · Pop. 7,960 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Sutton County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 7,960.

$/Acre: $891

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 212 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 5.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.05%

Combined Sales Tax7.3%

Cost of Living Index90.7

Median Household Income$67,117

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$891

Median Home Price$295K

Acres for Sale3853

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season212 days

Annual Rainfall52.9 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,574 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)187 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K768

Property Crime /100K599

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyStrong