Washington County

TX · Pop. 154,689 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 154,689.

$/Acre: $3,445

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 254 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 131.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.69%

Combined Sales Tax7.94%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$51,365

Poverty Rate14.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,445

Median Home Price$224K

Acres for Sale3451

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season254 days

Annual Rainfall12.9 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,091 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)399 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K508

Property Crime /100K541

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak