Uvalde County
TX · Pop. 24,810 · Rural County
Uvalde County is a rural county in Texas, spanning 1,552 square miles with 24,810 residents at a density of 16 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, corn, hay. The median home price is $144,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.57%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 235-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F and average winter lows of 35.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 25.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Uvalde Memorial Hospital is 9.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 83.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 235-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $144,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Uvalde Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 9.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 16 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- 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 1.57% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- A poverty rate of 21.9% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Uvalde County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 46/100
- Median home price
- $144k
- Property tax
- 1.57%
- Growing season
- 235 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 25.6"
- Broadband
- 83.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 9.4 mi
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Homesteading in Uvalde County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Uvalde County?
- Uvalde County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 235-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F, and average winter lows of 35.3°F. The established crops are cotton, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $144,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.57%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 83.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Uvalde Memorial Hospital is 9.4 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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