Washita County
OK · Pop. 10,857 · Rural County
Washita County, Oklahoma covers 1,003 square miles with a population of 10,857 and a density of 10.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, hay, cotton. A median home price of $113,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.54% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.2°F and average winter lows of 29.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 30.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Cordell Memorial Hospital is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.2% 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.
Pros
- A long 216-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.54% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $113,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Cordell Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 0.9 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
Washita County, OK is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 86/100
- Median home price
- $113k
- Property tax
- 0.54%
- Growing season
- 216 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 30.7"
- Broadband
- 94.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Cordell Memorial Hospital, 0.9 mi
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Homesteading in Washita County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Washita County?
- Washita County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.2°F, and average winter lows of 29.2°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $113,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.54%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Cordell Memorial Hospital is 0.9 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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