Zapata County

TX · Pop. 189,964 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Zapata County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 189,964.

$/Acre: $3,312

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 215 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 105.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.69%

Combined Sales Tax7.94%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$54,540

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,312

Median Home Price$271K

Acres for Sale1692

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season215 days

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,701 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)270 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K618

Property Crime /100K622

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak