Upton County

TX · Pop. 108,814 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Upton County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 108,814.

$/Acre: $1,871

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 224 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 74.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax7.86%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$66,373

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,871

Median Home Price$245K

Acres for Sale4222

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season224 days

Annual Rainfall53.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,889 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)165 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K586

Property Crime /100K800

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate