Zavala County

TX · Pop. 161,667 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Zavala County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 161,667.

$/Acre: $3,102

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 284 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 113.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.24%

Combined Sales Tax7.49%

Cost of Living Index96.5

Median Household Income$92,834

Poverty Rate19.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,102

Median Home Price$207K

Acres for Sale4662

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season284 days

Annual Rainfall29.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,515 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)156 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K545

Property Crime /100K551

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak