Van Zandt County

TX · Pop. 144,877 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Van Zandt County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 144,877.

$/Acre: $4,395

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 263 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 140.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax7.17%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$44,953

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,395

Median Home Price$426K

Acres for Sale1988

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season263 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,684 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)299 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

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 /100K634

Property Crime /100K801

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak