Edwards County
TX · Pop. 1,392 · Rural County
Edwards County sits in Texas across 2,118 square miles, home to 1,392 people at 0.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay. A median home price of $78,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.05% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 250-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.6°F and average winter lows of 38°F. Annual rainfall averages 26.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Lillian M Hudspeth Memorial Hospital is 44.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 45.5% 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 250-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $78,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 0.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.1% 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.
- Broadband reaches only 45.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Lillian M Hudspeth Memorial Hospital, is 44.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 25.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Edwards County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $78k
- Property tax
- 1.05%
- Growing season
- 250 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 26.6"
- Broadband
- 45.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Lillian M Hudspeth Memorial Hospital, 44.4 mi
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Homesteading in Edwards County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Edwards County?
- Edwards County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 250-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.6°F, and average winter lows of 38°F. The established crops are hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $78,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.05%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 45.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Lillian M Hudspeth Memorial Hospital is 44.4 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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