Ellis County
OK · Pop. 3,717 · Rural County
Ellis County is a rural county in Oklahoma, spanning 1,231 square miles with 3,717 residents at a density of 3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, cotton. The median home price is $123,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.75%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 192-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.1°F and average winter lows of 23.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 26 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Newman Memorial Hospital, Inc is 7.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 70.8% 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 192-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.75% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $123,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Newman Memorial Hospital, Inc, with an emergency room, is just 7.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 3 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 70.8% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Ellis County, OK is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 60/100
- Median home price
- $123k
- Property tax
- 0.75%
- Growing season
- 192 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 26"
- Broadband
- 70.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Newman Memorial Hospital, Inc, 7.9 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Ellis County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Ellis County?
- Ellis County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 192-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.1°F, and average winter lows of 23.2°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $123,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.75%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 70.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Newman Memorial Hospital, Inc is 7.9 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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