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