Terrell County
TX · Pop. 851 · Rural County
Terrell County sits in Texas across 2,358 square miles, home to 851 people at 0.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay. The median home price is $152,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.8%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 267-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.8°F and average winter lows of 38.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 15.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Iraan General Hospital is 48.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.8% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 267-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.8% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $152,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 0.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Annual rainfall of just 15.3 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- The nearest hospital, Iraan General Hospital, is 48.2 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
Terrell County, TX is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 72/100
- Median home price
- $152k
- Property tax
- 0.8%
- Growing season
- 267 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 15.3"
- Broadband
- 82.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Iraan General Hospital, 48.2 mi
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Homesteading in Terrell County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Terrell County?
- Terrell County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 267-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.8°F, and average winter lows of 38.2°F. The established crops are hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $152,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.8%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 82.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Iraan General Hospital is 48.2 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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