McMullen County
TX · Pop. 623 · Rural County
McMullen County sits in Texas across 1,140 square miles, home to 623 people at 0.5 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 $109,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.99%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 294-day growing season, average summer highs of 96.2°F and average winter lows of 44.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 24 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Methodist Hospital South is 38 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.3% of homes.
Pros
- A long 294-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $109,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 93.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 0.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 9.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- An effective property tax rate of 1.99% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Methodist Hospital South, is 38 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
McMullen County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $109k
- Property tax
- 1.99%
- Growing season
- 294 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 24"
- Broadband
- 93.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Methodist Hospital South, 38 mi
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Homesteading in McMullen County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in McMullen County?
- McMullen County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 294-day growing season, average summer highs of 96.2°F, and average winter lows of 44.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $109,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.99%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 93.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Methodist Hospital South is 38 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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