Gray County
TX · Pop. 21,131 · Rural County
Gray County sits in Texas across 926 square miles, home to 21,131 people at 22.8 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on wheat, haylage, cotton. The median home price is $100,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.43%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F and average winter lows of 24.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 23.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Pampa Regional Medical Center is 14.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 195-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $100,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 90.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 22.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
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.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.43% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Gray County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $100k
- Property tax
- 1.43%
- Growing season
- 195 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 23.6"
- Broadband
- 90.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Pampa Regional Medical Center, 14.5 mi
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Homesteading in Gray County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Gray County?
- Gray County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F, and average winter lows of 24.5°F. The established crops are wheat, haylage, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $100,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.43%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Pampa Regional Medical Center is 14.5 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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