Menard County
TX · Pop. 1,964 · Rural County
Menard County, Texas covers 902 square miles with a population of 1,964 and a density of 2.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay. The median home price is $105,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.66%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.2°F and average winter lows of 30.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 23.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Concho County Hospital is 23.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 79.8% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 202-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $105,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 2.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.66% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Broadband reaches only 79.8% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Concho County Hospital, is 23.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 21.1% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Menard County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 45/100
- Median home price
- $105k
- Property tax
- 1.66%
- Growing season
- 202 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 23.3"
- Broadband
- 79.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Concho County Hospital, 23.2 mi
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Homesteading in Menard County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Menard County?
- Menard County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.2°F, and average winter lows of 30.8°F. The established crops are hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $105,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.66%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 79.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Concho County Hospital is 23.2 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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