Hudspeth County
TX · Pop. 3,331 · Rural County
Hudspeth County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 4,571 square miles with 3,331 residents at a density of 0.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, cotton, haylage. The median home price is $57,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.18%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.2°F and average winter lows of 27°F. Annual rainfall averages 11.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Culberson Hospital is 42.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 37% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 197-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $57,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 0.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Annual rainfall of just 11.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 37% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Culberson Hospital, is 42.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 19% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Hudspeth County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 30/100
- Median home price
- $57k
- Property tax
- 1.18%
- Growing season
- 197 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 11.1"
- Broadband
- 37%
- Nearest hospital
- Culberson Hospital, 42.7 mi
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Homesteading in Hudspeth County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hudspeth County?
- Hudspeth County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.2°F, and average winter lows of 27°F. The established crops are hay, cotton, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $57,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.18%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 37% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Culberson Hospital is 42.7 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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