Webb County

TX · Pop. 147,442 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Webb County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 147,442.

$/Acre: $7,869

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 269 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 311.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.17%

Combined Sales Tax7.42%

Cost of Living Index102.6

Median Household Income$91,224

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,869

Median Home Price$445K

Acres for Sale1726

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season269 days

Annual Rainfall25.4 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,898 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K649

Property Crime /100K833

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak