Winkler County

TX · Pop. 153,046 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Winkler County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 153,046.

$/Acre: $3,212

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 89.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax7.77%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$45,642

Poverty Rate15.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,212

Median Home Price$361K

Acres for Sale3798

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall26.4 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,520 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)175 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K325

Property Crime /100K389

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate