Taylor County

TX · Pop. 22,416 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Taylor County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 22,416.

$/Acre: $811

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 253 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 13.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.69%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$84,151

Poverty Rate9.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$811

Median Home Price$259K

Acres for Sale1268

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season253 days

Annual Rainfall14.9 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,512 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)121 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K594

Property Crime /100K370

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyStrong