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