La Salle County
TX · Pop. 6,946 · Rural County
La Salle County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 1,487 square miles with 6,946 residents at a density of 4.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. A median home price of $101,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.56% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 293-day growing season, average summer highs of 98.2°F and average winter lows of 44.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 23.8 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Frio Regional Hospital is 37.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 75.6% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 293-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $101,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 4.7 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.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.56% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Broadband reaches only 75.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Frio Regional Hospital, is 37.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 22% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
La Salle County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 51/100
- Median home price
- $101k
- Property tax
- 1.56%
- Growing season
- 293 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 23.8"
- Broadband
- 75.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Frio Regional Hospital, 37.7 mi
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Homesteading in La Salle County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in La Salle County?
- La Salle County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 293-day growing season, average summer highs of 98.2°F, and average winter lows of 44.6°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $101,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.56%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 75.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Frio Regional Hospital is 37.7 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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