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San Patricio County

TX · Pop. 69,519 · Mixed County

36/100Homestead Score

San Patricio County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Texas, spanning 693 square miles with 69,519 residents at a density of 100.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, sorghum, corn. A median home price of $180,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.53% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 307-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.5°F and average winter lows of 45.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 34.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline is 17.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.53%
Growing Season: 307 days
Broadband: 99.7%
Density: 100.3/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 307-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A median home price of $180,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, sorghum, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.

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.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • An effective property tax rate of 1.53% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.

At a glance

San Patricio County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
36/100
Median home price
$180k
Property tax
1.53%
Growing season
307 days (zone 9b)
Annual rainfall
34.3"
Broadband
99.7%
Nearest hospital
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline, 17.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.53%
Median Household Income$67,512
Poverty Rate15.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$180K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9b
Growing Season307 days
Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
Avg Summer High93.5°F
Avg Winter Low45.7°F
Top CropsCotton, Sorghum, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado9/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalChristus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline (17.8 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in San Patricio County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in San Patricio County?
San Patricio County is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 307-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.5°F, and average winter lows of 45.7°F. The established crops are cotton, sorghum, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $180,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.53%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline is 17.8 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.