Cass County
TX · Pop. 28,582 · Suburban County
Cass County is a suburban county in Texas, spanning 937 square miles with 28,582 residents at a density of 30.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, melons. The median home price is $134,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.06%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 235-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F and average winter lows of 33.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 51.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus St Michael Hospital - Atlanta is 11.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.6% 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 235-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $134,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Christus St Michael Hospital - Atlanta, with an emergency room, is just 11.4 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.
At a glance
Cass County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $134k
- Property tax
- 1.06%
- Growing season
- 235 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 51.8"
- Broadband
- 86.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Christus St Michael Hospital - Atlanta, 11.4 mi
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Homesteading in Cass County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Cass County?
- Cass County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 235-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F, and average winter lows of 33.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, melons.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $134,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.06%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Christus St Michael Hospital - Atlanta is 11.4 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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