Hill County
TX · Pop. 36,664 · Suburban County
Hill County is a suburban county in Texas, spanning 959 square miles with 36,664 residents at a density of 38.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, corn, hay. The median home price is $163,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.23%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 235-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.8°F and average winter lows of 36.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hill Regional Hospital is 2.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is 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 235-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $163,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Hill Regional Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, corn, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
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.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
At a glance
Hill County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 62/100
- Median home price
- $163k
- Property tax
- 1.23%
- Growing season
- 235 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 37.9"
- Broadband
- 90.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Hill Regional Hospital, 2.8 mi
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Homesteading in Hill County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hill County?
- Hill County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 235-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.8°F, and average winter lows of 36.5°F. The established crops are wheat, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $163,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.23%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hill Regional Hospital is 2.8 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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