Hood County
TX · Pop. 64,198 · Mixed County
Hood County sits in Texas across 421 square miles, home to 64,198 people at 152.5 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, lettuce. The median home price is $281,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.15%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 219-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.9°F and average winter lows of 32°F. Annual rainfall averages 32.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Lake Granbury Medical Center is 1.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.7% 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 219-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Broadband reaches 96.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Lake Granbury Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 1.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low poverty rate of 8.2% signals a relatively stable local economy.
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.
At a glance
Hood County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 43/100
- Median home price
- $281k
- Property tax
- 1.15%
- Growing season
- 219 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 32.2"
- Broadband
- 96.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Lake Granbury Medical Center, 1.6 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
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Homesteading in Hood County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hood County?
- Hood County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 219-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.9°F, and average winter lows of 32°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, lettuce.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $281,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.15%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Lake Granbury Medical Center is 1.6 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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