Wilson County

TX · Pop. 69,350 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Wilson County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 69,350.

$/Acre: $6,120

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 249 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 204.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.28%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$62,982

Poverty Rate11.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,120

Median Home Price$490K

Acres for Sale3499

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season249 days

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,041 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K669

Property Crime /100K904

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak