Hall County
TX · Pop. 2,827 · Rural County
Hall County sits in Texas across 883 square miles, home to 2,827 people at 3.2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, wheat. The median home price is $80,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.21%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 223-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.1°F and average winter lows of 29.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 22.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Collingsworth General Hospital is 34.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.3% 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 223-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $80,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 3.2 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.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Collingsworth General Hospital, is 34.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Hall County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 48/100
- Median home price
- $80k
- Property tax
- 1.21%
- Growing season
- 223 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 22.9"
- Broadband
- 88.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Collingsworth General Hospital, 34.3 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Healthcare
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Business & Employment
Homesteading in Hall County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hall County?
- Hall County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 223-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.1°F, and average winter lows of 29.9°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $80,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.21%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Collingsworth General Hospital is 34.3 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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