Wharton County

TX · Pop. 127,694 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Wharton County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 127,694.

$/Acre: $8,918

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 211 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 267.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.59%

Combined Sales Tax7.84%

Cost of Living Index102.3

Median Household Income$74,258

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,918

Median Home Price$531K

Acres for Sale1944

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season211 days

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,256 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)128 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K498

Property Crime /100K565

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak