Harrison County
TX · Pop. 69,584 · Suburban County
Harrison County sits in Texas across 900 square miles, home to 69,584 people at 77.3 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, peas. A median home price of $178,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.02% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 253-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F and average winter lows of 37.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall is 0.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.3% 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.
Pros
- A long 253-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $178,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 93.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall, with an emergency room, is just 0.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
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.
At a glance
Harrison County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 65/100
- Median home price
- $178k
- Property tax
- 1.02%
- Growing season
- 253 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 50.2"
- Broadband
- 93.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall, 0.8 mi
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Homesteading in Harrison County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Harrison County?
- Harrison County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 253-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F, and average winter lows of 37.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, peas.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $178,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.02%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 93.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall is 0.8 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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