San Augustine County
TX · Pop. 7,889 · Rural County
San Augustine County, Texas covers 531 square miles with a population of 7,889 and a density of 14.9 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, peas. The median home price is $84,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.82%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 264-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.1°F and average winter lows of 37.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 51.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine is 11 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 36.8% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 264-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.82% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $84,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine, with an emergency room, is just 11 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 14.9 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 36.8% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- A poverty rate of 27.5% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
San Augustine County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 84/100
- Median home price
- $84k
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- Growing season
- 264 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 51.9"
- Broadband
- 36.8%
- Nearest hospital
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine, 11 mi
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Homesteading in San Augustine County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in San Augustine County?
- San Augustine County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 264-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.1°F, and average winter lows of 37.3°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, peas.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $84,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.82%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 36.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine is 11 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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