Walker County

TX · Pop. 83,741 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Walker County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 83,741.

$/Acre: $1,608

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 306 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 64.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax6.29%

Cost of Living Index99.7

Median Household Income$93,016

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,608

Median Home Price$185K

Acres for Sale4638

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season306 days

Annual Rainfall16.2 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,953 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)241 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K494

Property Crime /100K438

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyModerate