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Hughes County

OK · Pop. 13,411 · Rural County

72/100Homestead Score

Hughes County is a rural county in Oklahoma, spanning 804 square miles with 13,411 residents at a density of 16.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, wheat. A median home price of $95,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.61% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 207-day growing season, average summer highs of 92°F and average winter lows of 28.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Holdenville General Hospital is 7.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 74.2% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.61%
Growing Season: 207 days
Broadband: 74.2%
Density: 16.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 207-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.61% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $95,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Holdenville General Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 7.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • At 16.7 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.
  • 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.
  • Broadband reaches only 74.2% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
  • A poverty rate of 20.9% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

Hughes County, OK is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
72/100
Median home price
$95k
Property tax
0.61%
Growing season
207 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
41.7"
Broadband
74.2%
Nearest hospital
Holdenville General Hospital, 7.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%
Median Household Income$47,923
Poverty Rate20.9%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$95K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season207 days
Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
Avg Summer High92°F
Avg Winter Low28.5°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado7/10
Flood2/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalHoldenville General Hospital (7.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74.2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Hughes County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Hughes County?
Hughes County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 207-day growing season, average summer highs of 92°F, and average winter lows of 28.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $95,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.61%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 74.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Holdenville General Hospital is 7.6 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.