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Comanche County

OK · Pop. 121,699 · Mixed County

50/100Homestead Score

Comanche County sits in Oklahoma across 1,069 square miles, home to 121,699 people at 113.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on wheat, hay, haylage. A median home price of $154,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.9% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.2°F and average winter lows of 29°F. Annual rainfall averages 32.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Comanche County Memorial Hospital is 4.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.9%
Growing Season: 227 days
Broadband: 95.4%
Density: 113.8/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 227-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.9% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $154,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Comanche County Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4.4 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.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.

At a glance

Comanche County, OK is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
50/100
Median home price
$154k
Property tax
0.9%
Growing season
227 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
32.9"
Broadband
95.4%
Nearest hospital
Comanche County Memorial Hospital, 4.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%
Median Household Income$59,000
Poverty Rate17.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$154K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season227 days
Annual Rainfall32.9 inches
Avg Summer High93.2°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Top CropsWheat, Hay, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado10/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalComanche County Memorial Hospital (4.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities8

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage95.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Comanche County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Comanche County?
Comanche County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.2°F, and average winter lows of 29°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $154,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.9%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Comanche County Memorial Hospital is 4.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 8 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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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.