Wilbarger County

TX · Pop. 124,327 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wilbarger County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 124,327.

$/Acre: $2,977
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 237 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 88.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.8%
Combined Sales Tax8.05%
Cost of Living Index98.3
Median Household Income$60,133
Poverty Rate16.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,977
Median Home Price$266K
Acres for Sale205
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season237 days
Annual Rainfall36.8 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low32°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation1,960 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)239 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)5.1
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K505
Property Crime /100K524
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City21 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%
Ag EconomyModerate