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