Sherman County
TX · Pop. 2,434 · Rural County
Sherman County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 923 square miles with 2,434 residents at a density of 2.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, wheat, cotton. The median home price is $126,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.95%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.3°F and average winter lows of 20.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 17.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Memorial Hospital is 28.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 89.3% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $126,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, wheat, cotton means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 2.6 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 6.3% 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.
- Annual rainfall of just 17.8 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.95% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Memorial Hospital, is 28.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Sherman County, TX is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 29/100
- Median home price
- $126k
- Property tax
- 1.95%
- Growing season
- 173 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 17.8"
- Broadband
- 89.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Memorial Hospital, 28.9 mi
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Homesteading in Sherman County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Sherman County?
- Sherman County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.3°F, and average winter lows of 20.5°F. The established crops are corn, wheat, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $126,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.95%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 89.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Memorial Hospital is 28.9 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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