Roger Mills County
OK · Pop. 3,378 · Rural County
Roger Mills County is a rural county in Oklahoma, spanning 1,141 square miles with 3,378 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 $153,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.48%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.2°F and average winter lows of 23.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 28.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Roger Mills Memorial Hospital is 7.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 52.7% 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 187-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.48% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $153,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Roger Mills Memorial Hospital, 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 52.7% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Roger Mills County, OK is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $153k
- Property tax
- 0.48%
- Growing season
- 187 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 28.6"
- Broadband
- 52.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Roger Mills Memorial Hospital, 7.9 mi
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Homesteading in Roger Mills County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Roger Mills County?
- Roger Mills County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.2°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 $153,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.48%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 52.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Roger Mills Memorial Hospital 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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