Harmon County
OK · Pop. 2,452 · Rural County
Harmon County is a rural county in Oklahoma, spanning 537 square miles with 2,452 residents at a density of 4.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, cotton, wheat. The median home price is $76,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.7%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 95°F and average winter lows of 25°F. Annual rainfall averages 26.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Harmon Memorial Hospital is 5.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 8.4% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 202-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.7% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $76,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Harmon Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 5.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 4.6 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 8.4% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Harmon County, OK is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 63/100
- Median home price
- $76k
- Property tax
- 0.7%
- Growing season
- 202 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 26.1"
- Broadband
- 8.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Harmon Memorial Hospital, 5.4 mi
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Homesteading in Harmon County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Harmon County?
- Harmon County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 95°F, and average winter lows of 25°F. The established crops are hay, cotton, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $76,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.7%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 8.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Harmon Memorial Hospital is 5.4 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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