Kaufman County
TX · Pop. 160,718 · Mixed County
Kaufman County sits in Texas across 781 square miles, home to 160,718 people at 205.8 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, wheat. A median home price of $291,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.73% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 239-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.1°F and average winter lows of 34.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman is 1.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 239-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Broadband reaches 98.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, with an emergency room, is just 1.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low poverty rate of 9.7% 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.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.73% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- At 205.8 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.
At a glance
Kaufman County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 40/100
- Median home price
- $291k
- Property tax
- 1.73%
- Growing season
- 239 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.9"
- Broadband
- 98.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, 1.8 mi
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Homesteading in Kaufman County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Kaufman County?
- Kaufman County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 239-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.1°F, and average winter lows of 34.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $291,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.73%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman is 1.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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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