Stephens County
OK · Pop. 43,314 · Suburban County
Stephens County, Oklahoma covers 870 square miles with a population of 43,314 and a density of 49.8 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, haylage. A median home price of $135,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.71% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 228-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F and average winter lows of 30°F. Annual rainfall averages 38 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc is 7.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 228-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.71% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $135,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc, with an emergency room, is just 7.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
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.
At a glance
Stephens County, OK is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $135k
- Property tax
- 0.71%
- Growing season
- 228 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 38"
- Broadband
- 95.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc, 7.4 mi
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Homesteading in Stephens County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Stephens County?
- Stephens County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 228-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F, and average winter lows of 30°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $135,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.71%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc is 7.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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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