Archer County
TX · Pop. 8,734 · Rural County
Archer County, Texas covers 903 square miles with a population of 8,734 and a density of 9.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, haylage. The median home price is $175,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.32%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.8°F and average winter lows of 31°F. Annual rainfall averages 30.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hamilton Hospital is 17.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.8% 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 227-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $175,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 9.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a stable local job base.
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.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.32% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Hamilton Hospital, is 17.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Archer County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 63/100
- Median home price
- $175k
- Property tax
- 1.32%
- Growing season
- 227 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 30.7"
- Broadband
- 99.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Hamilton Hospital, 17.6 mi
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Homesteading in Archer County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Archer County?
- Archer County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.8°F, and average winter lows of 31°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $175,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.32%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hamilton Hospital is 17.6 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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