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Lubbock County

TX · Pop. 314,633 · Mixed County

18/100Homestead Score

Lubbock County, Texas covers 896 square miles with a population of 314,633 and a density of 351.2 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, wheat. A median home price of $200,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.56% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.6°F and average winter lows of 27.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 19.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. University Medical Center is 4.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.56%
Growing Season: 211 days
Broadband: 99.3%
Density: 351.2/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 211-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A median home price of $200,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • University Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 4.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a stable local job base.

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.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • Annual rainfall of just 19.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.

At a glance

Lubbock County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
18/100
Median home price
$200k
Property tax
1.56%
Growing season
211 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
19.1"
Broadband
99.3%
Nearest hospital
University Medical Center, 4.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%
Median Household Income$63,367
Poverty Rate17.2%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$200K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season211 days
Annual Rainfall19.1 inches
Avg Summer High91.6°F
Avg Winter Low27.9°F
Top CropsCotton, Hay, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalUniversity Medical Center (4.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities11

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Lubbock County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Lubbock County?
Lubbock County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.6°F, and average winter lows of 27.9°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $200,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.56%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
University Medical Center is 4.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 11 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.