Donley County
TX · Pop. 3,276 · Rural County
Donley County, Texas covers 927 square miles with a population of 3,276 and a density of 3.5 people 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 $91,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.13%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 198-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F and average winter lows of 25.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 24 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Collingsworth General Hospital is 35 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 73.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 198-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $91,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 3.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 8.3% signals a relatively stable local economy.
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.
- Broadband reaches only 73.1% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Collingsworth General Hospital, is 35 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Donley County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 35/100
- Median home price
- $91k
- Property tax
- 1.13%
- Growing season
- 198 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 24"
- Broadband
- 73.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Collingsworth General Hospital, 35 mi
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Homesteading in Donley County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Donley County?
- Donley County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 198-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F, and average winter lows of 25.3°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $91,000 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 73.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Collingsworth General Hospital is 35 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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