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Guadalupe County

TX · Pop. 178,368 · Mixed County

38/100Homestead Score

Guadalupe County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Texas, spanning 711 square miles with 178,368 residents at a density of 250.9 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, sorghum. The median home price is $286,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.49%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 273-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.4°F and average winter lows of 41.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 33.5 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is 1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.49%
Growing Season: 273 days
Broadband: 98.5%
Density: 250.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 273-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 8.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.

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.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • An effective property tax rate of 1.49% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.

At a glance

Guadalupe County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
38/100
Median home price
$286k
Property tax
1.49%
Growing season
273 days (zone 9a)
Annual rainfall
33.5"
Broadband
98.5%
Nearest hospital
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, 1 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.49%
Median Household Income$93,776
Poverty Rate8.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$286K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9a
Growing Season273 days
Annual Rainfall33.5 inches
Avg Summer High94.4°F
Avg Winter Low41.5°F
Top CropsHay, Corn, Sorghum

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalGuadalupe Regional Medical Center (1 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Guadalupe County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 273-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.4°F, and average winter lows of 41.5°F. The established crops are hay, corn, sorghum.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $286,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.49%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is 1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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.