Uvalde County

TX · Pop. 80,143 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Uvalde County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 80,143.

$/Acre: $6,984

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 259 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 218.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax8.23%

Cost of Living Index100.3

Median Household Income$80,277

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,984

Median Home Price$444K

Acres for Sale1800

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season259 days

Annual Rainfall51.1 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,910 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)294 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K360

Property Crime /100K443

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak