Ward County

TX · Pop. 195,942 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Ward County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 195,942.

$/Acre: $5,069

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 251 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 159.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.28%

Cost of Living Index97.9

Median Household Income$40,944

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,069

Median Home Price$326K

Acres for Sale3228

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season251 days

Annual Rainfall13.9 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,753 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)235 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K542

Property Crime /100K579

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak