Tillman County
OK · Pop. 6,967 · Rural County
Tillman County is a rural county in Oklahoma, spanning 871 square miles with 6,967 residents at a density of 8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, wheat, hay. A median home price of $72,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.66% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 230-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.2°F and average winter lows of 30.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 29.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Electra Memorial Hospital is 24.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.2% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 230-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.66% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $72,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 97.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, wheat, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Electra Memorial Hospital, is 24.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Tillman County, OK is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 72/100
- Median home price
- $72k
- Property tax
- 0.66%
- Growing season
- 230 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 29.6"
- Broadband
- 97.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Electra Memorial Hospital, 24.4 mi
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Homesteading in Tillman County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Tillman County?
- Tillman County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 230-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.2°F, and average winter lows of 30.9°F. The established crops are cotton, wheat, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $72,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.66%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Electra Memorial Hospital is 24.4 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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