Wise County

TX · Pop. 56,391 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wise County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 56,391.

$/Acre: $2,304

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 302 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 66.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax8.16%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$89,345

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,304

Median Home Price$346K

Acres for Sale1203

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season302 days

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,987 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)239 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K445

Property Crime /100K362

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate