Upshur County

TX · Pop. 83,695 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Upshur County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 83,695.

$/Acre: $3,076

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 257 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 105.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax6.6%

Cost of Living Index98.7

Median Household Income$60,528

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,076

Median Home Price$251K

Acres for Sale1252

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season257 days

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,124 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)395 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

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 /100K396

Property Crime /100K543

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak