Terrell County

TX · Pop. 168,649 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Terrell County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 168,649.

$/Acre: $6,761

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 252 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 231/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax7.13%

Cost of Living Index88.3

Median Household Income$88,223

Poverty Rate8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,761

Median Home Price$467K

Acres for Sale618

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season252 days

Annual Rainfall32.5 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,063 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)142 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K489

Property Crime /100K385

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak