Camp County
TX · Pop. 12,652 · Suburban County
Camp County, Texas covers 196 square miles with a population of 12,652 and a density of 64.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, peas. A median home price of $160,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.07% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 224-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.5°F and average winter lows of 35°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital is 4.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.2% 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 224-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $160,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 97.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4.2 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.
- A poverty rate of 22.4% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Camp County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 68/100
- Median home price
- $160k
- Property tax
- 1.07%
- Growing season
- 224 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.7"
- Broadband
- 97.2%
- Nearest hospital
- UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital, 4.2 mi
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Homesteading in Camp County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Camp County?
- Camp County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 224-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.5°F, and average winter lows of 35°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, peas.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $160,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.07%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital is 4.2 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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