Tyler County

TX · Pop. 57,988 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Tyler County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 57,988.

$/Acre: $1,369

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 40.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax6.76%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$94,193

Poverty Rate13.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,369

Median Home Price$324K

Acres for Sale1491

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall14.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,872 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)192 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K473

Property Crime /100K568

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate