San Jacinto County
TX · Pop. 27,983 · Suburban County
San Jacinto County sits in Texas across 569 square miles, home to 27,983 people at 49.2 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $183,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.14%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 262-day growing season, average summer highs of 92°F and average winter lows of 39.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Texas Rural Hospitals is 16.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 83.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 262-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $183,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Annual rainfall of 50.7 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
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.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- The nearest hospital, Texas Rural Hospitals, is 16.7 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
San Jacinto County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 57/100
- Median home price
- $183k
- Property tax
- 1.14%
- Growing season
- 262 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 50.7"
- Broadband
- 83.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Texas Rural Hospitals, 16.7 mi
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Homesteading in San Jacinto County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in San Jacinto County?
- San Jacinto County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 262-day growing season, average summer highs of 92°F, and average winter lows of 39.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $183,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.14%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 83.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Texas Rural Hospitals is 16.7 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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