Irion County
TX · Pop. 1,432 · Rural County
Irion County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 1,052 square miles with 1,432 residents at a density of 1.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay. A median home price of $153,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.95% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 204-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.6°F and average winter lows of 28.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 20.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Reagan Memorial Hospital is 29.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 79.8% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 204-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.95% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $153,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 1.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Annual rainfall of just 20.2 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 79.8% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Reagan Memorial Hospital, is 29.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Irion County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 48/100
- Median home price
- $153k
- Property tax
- 0.95%
- Growing season
- 204 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 20.2"
- Broadband
- 79.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Reagan Memorial Hospital, 29.2 mi
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Homesteading in Irion County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Irion County?
- Irion County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 204-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.6°F, and average winter lows of 28.7°F. The established crops are hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $153,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.95%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 79.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Reagan Memorial Hospital is 29.2 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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