Val Verde County

TX · Pop. 77,332 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Val Verde County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 77,332.

$/Acre: $1,286

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 313 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 51.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.17%

Combined Sales Tax6.42%

Cost of Living Index100.4

Median Household Income$73,793

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,286

Median Home Price$278K

Acres for Sale2656

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season313 days

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,684 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)319 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K500

Property Crime /100K697

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate