Jeff Davis County
TX · Pop. 1,740 · Rural County
Jeff Davis County, Texas covers 2,265 square miles with a population of 1,740 and a density of 0.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $234,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.55%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 201-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.9°F and average winter lows of 33.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 20.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Big Bend Regional Medical Center is 35.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 57.7% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 201-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.55% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 0.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Annual rainfall of just 20.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 57.7% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Big Bend Regional Medical Center, is 35.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 31.2% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Jeff Davis County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 43/100
- Median home price
- $234k
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- Growing season
- 201 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 20.1"
- Broadband
- 57.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Big Bend Regional Medical Center, 35.2 mi
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Homesteading in Jeff Davis County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Jeff Davis County?
- Jeff Davis County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 201-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.9°F, and average winter lows of 33.9°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $234,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.55%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 57.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Big Bend Regional Medical Center is 35.2 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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