Hardin County
TX · Pop. 57,126 · Suburban County
Hardin County is a suburban county in Texas, spanning 891 square miles with 57,126 residents at a density of 64.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $188,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.16%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 291-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.1°F and average winter lows of 39.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 61.7 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus is 20.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 291-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $188,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
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.
- The nearest hospital, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus, is 20.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Hardin County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 48/100
- Median home price
- $188k
- Property tax
- 1.16%
- Growing season
- 291 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 61.7"
- Broadband
- 95.1%
- Nearest hospital
- The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus, 20.1 mi
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Homesteading in Hardin County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hardin County?
- Hardin County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 291-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.1°F, and average winter lows of 39.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $188,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.16%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus is 20.1 miles away, without an in-county 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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