Roberts County
TX · Pop. 785 · Rural County
Roberts County, Texas covers 924 square miles with a population of 785 and a density of 0.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on wheat, hay, sorghum. A median home price of $177,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.9°F and average winter lows of 23.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 24.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Pampa Regional Medical Center is 19.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 66.2% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 187-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $177,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 0.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 6.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 66.2% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Pampa Regional Medical Center, is 19.7 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
Roberts County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 37/100
- Median home price
- $177k
- Property tax
- 1%
- Growing season
- 187 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 24.1"
- Broadband
- 66.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Pampa Regional Medical Center, 19.7 mi
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Homesteading in Roberts County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Roberts County?
- Roberts County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.9°F, and average winter lows of 23.2°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, sorghum.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $177,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 66.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Pampa Regional Medical Center is 19.7 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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