Cottle County
TX · Pop. 1,302 · Rural County
Cottle County sits in Texas across 901 square miles, home to 1,302 people at 1.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, wheat. The median home price is $54,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.15%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.3°F and average winter lows of 29.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 24.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hardeman County Memorial Hospital is 33.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.9% 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 227-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $54,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 1.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.4% reflects a stable local job base.
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.
- The nearest hospital, Hardeman County Memorial Hospital, is 33.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 22.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Cottle County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 59/100
- Median home price
- $54k
- Property tax
- 1.15%
- Growing season
- 227 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 24.9"
- Broadband
- 95.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Hardeman County Memorial Hospital, 33.7 mi
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Homesteading in Cottle County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Cottle County?
- Cottle County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.3°F, and average winter lows of 29.6°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $54,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.15%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hardeman County Memorial Hospital is 33.7 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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