Grimes County
TX · Pop. 30,385 · Suburban County
Grimes County sits in Texas across 787 square miles, home to 30,385 people at 38.6 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, potatoes. A median home price of $227,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.09% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 249-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.6°F and average winter lows of 37.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.5 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. CHI St Joseph Health Grimes Hospital is 11.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 249-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Broadband reaches 94.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- CHI St Joseph Health Grimes Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 11.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- 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.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Grimes County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 62/100
- Median home price
- $227k
- Property tax
- 1.09%
- Growing season
- 249 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.5"
- Broadband
- 94.5%
- Nearest hospital
- CHI St Joseph Health Grimes Hospital, 11.7 mi
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Homesteading in Grimes County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grimes County?
- Grimes County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 249-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.6°F, and average winter lows of 37.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, potatoes.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $227,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.09%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- CHI St Joseph Health Grimes Hospital is 11.7 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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