Reagan County
TX · Pop. 3,259 · Rural County
Reagan County sits in Texas across 1,175 square miles, home to 3,259 people at 2.8 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on wheat, cotton, hay. A median home price of $164,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.11% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 228-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.8°F and average winter lows of 32.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 19.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Reagan Memorial Hospital is 12.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.2% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 228-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $164,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 2.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 11.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Annual rainfall of just 19.3 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Reagan County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $164k
- Property tax
- 1.11%
- Growing season
- 228 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 19.3"
- Broadband
- 95.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Reagan Memorial Hospital, 12.2 mi
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Homesteading in Reagan County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Reagan County?
- Reagan County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 228-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.8°F, and average winter lows of 32.3°F. The established crops are wheat, cotton, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $164,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.11%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Reagan Memorial Hospital is 12.2 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.
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