Swisher County

TX · Pop. 192,141 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Swisher County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 192,141.

$/Acre: $4,858

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 154.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.93%

Combined Sales Tax8.18%

Cost of Living Index100.4

Median Household Income$48,451

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,858

Median Home Price$345K

Acres for Sale2050

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall14 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,709 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)239 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K322

Property Crime /100K394

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak