Callahan County
TX · Pop. 14,017 · Rural County
Callahan County sits in Texas across 899 square miles, home to 14,017 people at 15.6 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, wheat, haylage. A median home price of $145,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.1% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 223-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.5°F and average winter lows of 32.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 27.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hendrick Medical Center South is 22.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 223-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $145,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 15.6 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- The nearest hospital, Hendrick Medical Center South, is 22.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Callahan County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 59/100
- Median home price
- $145k
- Property tax
- 1.1%
- Growing season
- 223 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 27.4"
- Broadband
- 94.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Hendrick Medical Center South, 22.4 mi
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Homesteading in Callahan County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Callahan County?
- Callahan County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 223-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.5°F, and average winter lows of 32.8°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $145,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.1%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hendrick Medical Center South is 22.4 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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