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Nolan County

TX · Pop. 14,565 · Rural County

60/100Homestead Score

Nolan County sits in Texas across 912 square miles, home to 14,565 people at 16 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on cotton, wheat, hay. The median home price is $98,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.51%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 217-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F and average winter lows of 30.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 22.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital is 9.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.51%
Growing Season: 217 days
Broadband: 96.2%
Density: 16/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 217-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A median home price of $98,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 9.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • At 16 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.

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.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • An effective property tax rate of 1.51% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
  • A poverty rate of 18.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

Nolan County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
60/100
Median home price
$98k
Property tax
1.51%
Growing season
217 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
22.4"
Broadband
96.2%
Nearest hospital
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, 9.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.51%
Median Household Income$50,160
Poverty Rate18.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$98K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season217 days
Annual Rainfall22.4 inches
Avg Summer High92.5°F
Avg Winter Low30.6°F
Top CropsCotton, Wheat, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado7/10
Flood3/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalRolling Plains Memorial Hospital (9.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96.2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Nolan County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Nolan County?
Nolan County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 217-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F, and average winter lows of 30.6°F. The established crops are cotton, wheat, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $98,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.51%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital is 9.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.