Chambers County
TX · Pop. 49,178 · Suburban County
Chambers County sits in Texas across 597 square miles, home to 49,178 people at 82.4 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on rice, hay, haylage. The median home price is $290,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.13%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 297-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F and average winter lows of 43.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 57.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Bayside Community Hospital is 4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 297-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Bayside Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A median household income of $108,114 anchors the 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.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
At a glance
Chambers County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $290k
- Property tax
- 1.13%
- Growing season
- 297 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 57.1"
- Broadband
- 88.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Bayside Community Hospital, 4 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Chambers County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Chambers County?
- Chambers County is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 297-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F, and average winter lows of 43.8°F. The established crops are rice, hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $290,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.13%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Bayside Community Hospital is 4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 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.
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