Coke County
TX · Pop. 3,315 · Rural County
Coke County, Texas covers 912 square miles with a population of 3,315 and a density of 3.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on wheat, hay, melons. The median home price is $113,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.19%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 221-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.4°F and average winter lows of 30.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 23.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Shannon Medical Center is 30.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 85.7% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 221-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $113,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 3.6 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- The nearest hospital, Shannon Medical Center, is 30.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Coke County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 53/100
- Median home price
- $113k
- Property tax
- 1.19%
- Growing season
- 221 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 23.6"
- Broadband
- 85.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Shannon Medical Center, 30.8 mi
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Homesteading in Coke County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Coke County?
- Coke County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 221-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.4°F, and average winter lows of 30.1°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, melons.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $113,000 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 85.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Shannon Medical Center is 30.8 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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