Somervell County
TX · Pop. 9,510 · Suburban County
Somervell County sits in Texas across 186 square miles, home to 9,510 people at 51.1 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. A median home price of $254,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.97% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 232-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.2°F and average winter lows of 32.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 32.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Glen Rose Medical Center is 2.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 85.8% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 232-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Glen Rose Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 2.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low poverty rate of 6.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Somervell County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $254k
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- Growing season
- 232 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 32.2"
- Broadband
- 85.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Glen Rose Medical Center, 2.1 mi
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Homesteading in Somervell County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Somervell County?
- Somervell County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 232-day growing season, average summer highs of 94.2°F, and average winter lows of 32.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $254,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.97%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 85.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Glen Rose Medical Center is 2.1 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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