Red River County
TX · Pop. 11,621 · Rural County
Red River County, Texas covers 1,044 square miles with a population of 11,621 and a density of 11.1 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, wheat. The median home price is $134,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.98%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F and average winter lows of 32.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Mccurtain Memorial Hospital is 22.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.2% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 210-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $134,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 11.1 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- 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.
- The nearest hospital, Mccurtain Memorial Hospital, is 22.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 20.9% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Red River County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $134k
- Property tax
- 0.98%
- Growing season
- 210 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.8"
- Broadband
- 82.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Mccurtain Memorial Hospital, 22.7 mi
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Homesteading in Red River County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Red River County?
- Red River County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F, and average winter lows of 32.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $134,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.98%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 82.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Mccurtain Memorial Hospital is 22.7 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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