Leon County
TX · Pop. 16,067 · Rural County
Leon County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 1,073 square miles with 16,067 residents at a density of 15 people 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 $177,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.75%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 239-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.8°F and average winter lows of 36.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. CHI St Joseph Health Madison Hospital is 25.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 67.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought 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.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.75% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $177,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 15 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 67.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, CHI St Joseph Health Madison Hospital, is 25.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Leon County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 42/100
- Median home price
- $177k
- Property tax
- 0.75%
- Growing season
- 239 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.3"
- Broadband
- 67.5%
- Nearest hospital
- CHI St Joseph Health Madison Hospital, 25.3 mi
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Homesteading in Leon County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Leon County?
- Leon County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 239-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.8°F, and average winter lows of 36.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $177,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.75%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 67.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- CHI St Joseph Health Madison Hospital is 25.3 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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