Bee County
TX · Pop. 31,000 · Suburban County
Bee County is a suburban county in Texas, spanning 880 square miles with 31,000 residents at a density of 35.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, haylage. The median home price is $103,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.42%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 297-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.7°F and average winter lows of 45.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 32 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.7% 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 297-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $103,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville, 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.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.42% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Bee County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 79/100
- Median home price
- $103k
- Property tax
- 1.42%
- Growing season
- 297 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 32"
- Broadband
- 95.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville, 0.9 mi
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Homesteading in Bee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Bee County?
- Bee County is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 297-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.7°F, and average winter lows of 45.3°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $103,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.42%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville 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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