Wood County

TX · Pop. 150,750 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Wood County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 150,750.

$/Acre: $5,852

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 214.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.14%

Combined Sales Tax7.39%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$91,159

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,852

Median Home Price$460K

Acres for Sale31

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,346 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)227 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399

Property Crime /100K444

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak