Hardeman County
TX · Pop. 3,529 · Rural County
Hardeman County sits in Texas across 695 square miles, home to 3,529 people at 5.1 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on wheat, hay, cotton. A median home price of $77,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.18% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.8°F and average winter lows of 27.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 26.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hardeman County Memorial Hospital is 0.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.3% 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 211-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $77,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Hardeman County Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 0.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 5.1 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.
- At 5.1 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.
At a glance
Hardeman County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 86/100
- Median home price
- $77k
- Property tax
- 1.18%
- Growing season
- 211 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 26.9"
- Broadband
- 99.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Hardeman County Memorial Hospital, 0.5 mi
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Homesteading in Hardeman County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hardeman County?
- Hardeman County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.8°F, and average winter lows of 27.8°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $77,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.18%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hardeman County Memorial Hospital is 0.5 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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