Hansford County
TX · Pop. 5,182 · Rural County
Hansford County, Texas covers 920 square miles with a population of 5,182 and a density of 5.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, wheat, corn. A median home price of $132,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.64% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F and average winter lows of 21.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 20.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hansford County Hospital is 10.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 84.4% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $132,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Hansford County Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 10.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, wheat, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 5.6 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
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.
- Annual rainfall of just 20.3 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.64% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Hansford County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 49/100
- Median home price
- $132k
- Property tax
- 1.64%
- Growing season
- 181 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 20.3"
- Broadband
- 84.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Hansford County Hospital, 10.5 mi
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Homesteading in Hansford County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hansford County?
- Hansford County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F, and average winter lows of 21.2°F. The established crops are cotton, wheat, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $132,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.64%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 84.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hansford County Hospital is 10.5 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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