Cochran County
TX · Pop. 2,520 · Rural County
Cochran County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 775 square miles with 2,520 residents at a density of 3.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, sorghum, peanuts. The median home price is $58,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.19%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 204-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F and average winter lows of 25.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 18.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Cochran Memorial Hospital is 8.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 204-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $58,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 90% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Cochran Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, sorghum, peanuts means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Annual rainfall of just 18.9 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A poverty rate of 27.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Cochran County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $58k
- Property tax
- 1.19%
- Growing season
- 204 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 18.9"
- Broadband
- 90%
- Nearest hospital
- Cochran Memorial Hospital, 8.8 mi
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Homesteading in Cochran County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Cochran County?
- Cochran County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 204-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.6°F, and average winter lows of 25.7°F. The established crops are cotton, sorghum, peanuts.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $58,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.19%. 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% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Cochran Memorial Hospital is 8.8 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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