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