Freestone County
TX · Pop. 19,813 · Rural County
Freestone County sits in Texas across 878 square miles, home to 19,813 people at 22.6 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, beans. A median home price of $164,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.04% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 259-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.4°F and average winter lows of 37°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Freestone Medical Center is 2.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 71.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 259-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $164,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Freestone Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 2.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 22.6 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 71.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Freestone County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 66/100
- Median home price
- $164k
- Property tax
- 1.04%
- Growing season
- 259 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.1"
- Broadband
- 71.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Freestone Medical Center, 2.2 mi
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Homesteading in Freestone County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Freestone County?
- Freestone County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 259-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.4°F, and average winter lows of 37°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, beans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $164,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.04%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 71.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Freestone Medical Center is 2.2 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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