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