Calhoun County
TX · Pop. 19,921 · Suburban County
Calhoun County, Texas covers 507 square miles with a population of 19,921 and a density of 39.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on cotton, corn, sorghum. The median home price is $150,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.4%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 332-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.6°F and average winter lows of 48°F. Annual rainfall averages 35.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Memorial Medical Center is 12.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.6% 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 332-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $150,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 8.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.4% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Calhoun County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 71/100
- Median home price
- $150k
- Property tax
- 1.4%
- Growing season
- 332 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 35.9"
- Broadband
- 98.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Memorial Medical Center, 12.7 mi
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Homesteading in Calhoun County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 332-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.6°F, and average winter lows of 48°F. The established crops are cotton, corn, sorghum.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $150,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.4%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Memorial Medical Center is 12.7 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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