Live Oak County
TX · Pop. 11,444 · Rural County
Live Oak County, Texas covers 1,040 square miles with a population of 11,444 and a density of 11 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. The median home price is $142,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.88%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 298-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.3°F and average winter lows of 43.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 27.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville is 24.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 298-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.88% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $142,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 11 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville, is 24.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Live Oak County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 73/100
- Median home price
- $142k
- Property tax
- 0.88%
- Growing season
- 298 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 27.1"
- Broadband
- 95.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville, 24.3 mi
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Homesteading in Live Oak County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Live Oak County?
- Live Oak County is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 298-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.3°F, and average winter lows of 43.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $142,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.88%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville is 24.3 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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