Tom Green County

TX · Pop. 13,259 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Tom Green County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 13,259.

$/Acre: $834

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 7.8/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 Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax7.02%

Cost of Living Index97.5

Median Household Income$72,966

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$834

Median Home Price$257K

Acres for Sale3747

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall52 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,227 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)118 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K654

Property Crime /100K539

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyStrong