Jim Hogg County
TX · Pop. 4,797 · Rural County
Jim Hogg County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 1,136 square miles with 4,797 residents at a density of 4.2 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 $126,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.41% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 304-day growing season, average summer highs of 96.6°F and average winter lows of 46.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 23.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Starr County Memorial Hospital is 47.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.3% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 304-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $126,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 4.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- An effective property tax rate of 1.41% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Starr County Memorial Hospital, is 47.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 31.4% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Jim Hogg County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 76/100
- Median home price
- $126k
- Property tax
- 1.41%
- Growing season
- 304 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 23.8"
- Broadband
- 98.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Starr County Memorial Hospital, 47.3 mi
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Homesteading in Jim Hogg County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Jim Hogg County?
- Jim Hogg County is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 304-day growing season, average summer highs of 96.6°F, and average winter lows of 46.2°F. The established crops are hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $126,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.41%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Starr County Memorial Hospital is 47.3 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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