Hemphill County
TX · Pop. 3,311 · Rural County
Hemphill County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 906 square miles with 3,311 residents at a density of 3.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, wheat. The median home price is $215,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.16%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.9°F and average winter lows of 23.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 23.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hemphill County Hospital is 8.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 76.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 187-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Hemphill County Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 3.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 3.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
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.
- Broadband reaches only 76.1% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Hemphill County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 48/100
- Median home price
- $215k
- Property tax
- 1.16%
- Growing season
- 187 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 23.7"
- Broadband
- 76.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Hemphill County Hospital, 8.6 mi
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Homesteading in Hemphill County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hemphill County?
- Hemphill County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.9°F, and average winter lows of 23.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $215,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.16%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 76.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hemphill County Hospital is 8.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Data sources
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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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