Lee County
TX · Pop. 17,758 · Suburban County
Lee County sits in Texas across 629 square miles, home to 17,758 people at 28.2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $248,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.97%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 259-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.4°F and average winter lows of 38.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 36.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. CHI St Joseph Health Burleson Hospital is 20.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 85.3% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 259-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a stable local job base.
- A median household income of $66,000 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, CHI St Joseph Health Burleson Hospital, is 20.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Lee County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $248k
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- Growing season
- 259 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 36.6"
- Broadband
- 85.3%
- Nearest hospital
- CHI St Joseph Health Burleson Hospital, 20.7 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Lee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lee County?
- Lee County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 259-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.4°F, and average winter lows of 38.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $248,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.97%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 85.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- CHI St Joseph Health Burleson Hospital is 20.7 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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