Terry County

TX · Pop. 167,198 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Terry County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 167,198.

$/Acre: $6,897

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 268 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 236.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax7.17%

Cost of Living Index100.4

Median Household Income$47,284

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,897

Median Home Price$459K

Acres for Sale1984

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season268 days

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,566 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K560

Property Crime /100K500

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak