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Burnet County

TX · Pop. 51,064 · Suburban County

56/100Homestead Score

Burnet County sits in Texas across 995 square miles, home to 51,064 people at 51.3 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $311,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.13% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 261-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.3°F and average winter lows of 36°F. Annual rainfall averages 32.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is 4.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.13%
Growing Season: 261 days
Broadband: 95.1%
Density: 51.3/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 261-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 95.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, with an emergency room, is just 4.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 8% signals a relatively stable local economy.

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.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Burnet County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
56/100
Median home price
$311k
Property tax
1.13%
Growing season
261 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
32.9"
Broadband
95.1%
Nearest hospital
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, 4.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.13%
Median Household Income$77,158
Poverty Rate8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$311K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season261 days
Annual Rainfall32.9 inches
Avg Summer High92.3°F
Avg Winter Low36°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado9/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalAscension Seton Highland Lakes (4.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage95.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Burnet County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Burnet County?
Burnet County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 261-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.3°F, and average winter lows of 36°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $311,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.13%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 95.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is 4.4 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.