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Tom Green County

TX · Pop. 119,398 · Suburban County

44/100Homestead Score

Tom Green County is a suburban county in Texas, spanning 1,522 square miles with 119,398 residents at a density of 78.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on wheat, cotton, hay. The median home price is $187,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.35%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 231-day growing season, average summer highs of 94°F and average winter lows of 34.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 21.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Shannon Medical Center South is 1.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.8% 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: 1.35%
Growing Season: 231 days
Broadband: 99.8%
Density: 78.4/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 231-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A median home price of $187,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Shannon Medical Center South, with an emergency room, is just 1.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.3% 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.
  • Annual rainfall of just 21.3 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.

At a glance

Tom Green County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
44/100
Median home price
$187k
Property tax
1.35%
Growing season
231 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
21.3"
Broadband
99.8%
Nearest hospital
Shannon Medical Center South, 1.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.35%
Median Household Income$66,254
Poverty Rate11.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$187K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season231 days
Annual Rainfall21.3 inches
Avg Summer High94°F
Avg Winter Low34.6°F
Top CropsWheat, Cotton, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado8/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalShannon Medical Center South (1.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Tom Green County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Tom Green County?
Tom Green County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 231-day growing season, average summer highs of 94°F, and average winter lows of 34.6°F. The established crops are wheat, cotton, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $187,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.35%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Shannon Medical Center South is 1.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 5 hospitals 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.