How affordable is land and property here?

The median home price is $190,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.4%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.

Is broadband internet available?

Broadband reaches 99.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.

How close is healthcare?

Hendrick Medical Center South is 10.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 5 hospitals in the county.

Taylor County

TX · Pop. 144,259 · Mixed County

35/100Homestead Score

Taylor County, Texas covers 916 square miles with a population of 144,259 and a density of 157.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on wheat, hay, cotton. The median home price is $190,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.4%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 234-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.4°F and average winter lows of 30.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 27.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hendrick Medical Center South is 10.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.4% 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: 1.4%

Growing Season: 234 days

Broadband: 99.4%

Density: 157.5/sq mi

Pros

A long 234-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
A median home price of $190,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
Broadband reaches 99.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
Hendrick Medical Center South, with an emergency room, is just 10.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.

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 1.4% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.

At a glance

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

Homestead score: 35/100
Median home price: $190k
Property tax: 1.4%
Growing season: 234 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall: 27.1"
Broadband: 99.4%
Nearest hospital: Hendrick Medical Center South, 10.1 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.4%

Median Household Income$66,406

Poverty Rate13.5%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$190K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a

Growing Season234 days

Annual Rainfall27.1 inches

Avg Summer High92.4°F

Avg Winter Low30.6°F

Top CropsWheat, Hay, Cotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10

Wildfire9/10

Tornado8/10

Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalHendrick Medical Center South (10.1 mi)

Emergency RoomYes

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Taylor County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Taylor County?: Taylor County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 234-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.4°F, and average winter lows of 30.6°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, cotton.
How affordable is land and property here?: The median home price is $190,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.4%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?: Broadband reaches 99.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?: Hendrick Medical Center South is 10.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 5 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

Verified June 2026

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.