Cherokee County
TX · Pop. 51,143 · Suburban County
Cherokee County is a suburban county in Texas, spanning 1,053 square miles with 51,143 residents at a density of 48.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, peas. A median home price of $160,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.21% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 258-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F and average winter lows of 37.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.5 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville is 8.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.4% 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 258-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 90.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville, with an emergency room, is just 8.5 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
Cherokee County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 62/100
- Median home price
- $160k
- Property tax
- 1.21%
- Growing season
- 258 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.5"
- Broadband
- 90.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville, 8.5 mi
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Homesteading in Cherokee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Cherokee County?
- Cherokee County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 258-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.4°F, and average winter lows of 37.9°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 1.21%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville is 8.5 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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