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Caddo County

OK · Pop. 26,626 · Rural County

69/100Homestead Score

Caddo County is a rural county in Oklahoma, spanning 1,278 square miles with 26,626 residents at a density of 20.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, hay, cotton. A median home price of $110,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.57% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 203-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.9°F and average winter lows of 27.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 32.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. The Physicians' Hospital In Anadarko is 10.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.57%
Growing Season: 203 days
Broadband: 92.5%
Density: 20.8/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 203-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.57% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $110,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 92.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • The Physicians' Hospital In Anadarko, with an emergency room, is just 10.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A poverty rate of 19% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

Caddo County, OK is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
69/100
Median home price
$110k
Property tax
0.57%
Growing season
203 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
32.1"
Broadband
92.5%
Nearest hospital
The Physicians' Hospital In Anadarko, 10.9 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%
Median Household Income$52,817
Poverty Rate19%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$110K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season203 days
Annual Rainfall32.1 inches
Avg Summer High91.9°F
Avg Winter Low27.1°F
Top CropsWheat, Hay, Cotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado9/10
Flood6/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalThe Physicians' Hospital In Anadarko (10.9 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage92.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Caddo County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Caddo County?
Caddo County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 203-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.9°F, and average winter lows of 27.1°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, cotton.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $110,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.57%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 92.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
The Physicians' Hospital In Anadarko is 10.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.