Wichita County

TX · Pop. 183,781 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Wichita County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 183,781.

$/Acre: $6,629
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 267 days
Broadband: 35%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 214.9/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 Tax1.99%
Combined Sales Tax8.24%
Cost of Living Index89.2
Median Household Income$38,798
Poverty Rate19.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,629
Median Home Price$491K
Acres for Sale4574
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season267 days
Annual Rainfall23.5 inches
Avg Summer High97°F
Avg Winter Low34°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,392 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)306 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K494
Property Crime /100K468
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%
Ag EconomyWeak