Marion County
TX · Pop. 9,631 · Suburban County
Marion County, Texas covers 381 square miles with a population of 9,631 and a density of 25.3 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 $111,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.79% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 234-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F and average winter lows of 34.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 49 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall is 18.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 81.6% 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 234-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.79% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $111,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall, is 18.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 18.4% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Marion County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 63/100
- Median home price
- $111k
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- Growing season
- 234 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 49"
- Broadband
- 81.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall, 18.1 mi
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Homesteading in Marion County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Marion County?
- Marion County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 234-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F, and average winter lows of 34.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $111,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.79%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 81.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall is 18.1 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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