Dewey County
OK · Pop. 4,433 · Rural County
Dewey County sits in Oklahoma across 1,000 square miles, home to 4,433 people at 4.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, hay, haylage. A median home price of $118,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.6% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 189-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.1°F and average winter lows of 23.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 28.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Seiling Municipal Hospital is 13.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 74.3% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 189-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.6% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $118,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, hay, haylage means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 4.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 74.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Dewey County, OK is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 66/100
- Median home price
- $118k
- Property tax
- 0.6%
- Growing season
- 189 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 28.8"
- Broadband
- 74.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Seiling Municipal Hospital, 13.2 mi
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Homesteading in Dewey County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dewey County?
- Dewey County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 189-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.1°F, and average winter lows of 23.9°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $118,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.6%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 74.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Seiling Municipal Hospital is 13.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.
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