Willacy County

TX · Pop. 190,591 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Willacy County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 190,591.

$/Acre: $4,378
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 228 days
Broadband: 59%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 134.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax0.44%
Combined Sales Tax6.69%
Cost of Living Index98.3
Median Household Income$68,502
Poverty Rate14.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,378
Median Home Price$307K
Acres for Sale3695
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season228 days
Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low42°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,154 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado6/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)360 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.4
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K596
Property Crime /100K643
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%
Ag EconomyWeak