Webb County
TX · Pop. 267,731 · Suburban County
Webb County sits in Texas across 3,361 square miles, home to 267,731 people at 79.7 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, sorghum. A median home price of $179,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.85% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 316-day growing season, average summer highs of 99.2°F and average winter lows of 43.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 22.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Doctors Hospital of Laredo is 13.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 316-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $179,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 96.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
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.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.85% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- A poverty rate of 21% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Webb County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $179k
- Property tax
- 1.85%
- Growing season
- 316 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 22.7"
- Broadband
- 96.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Doctors Hospital of Laredo, 13.6 mi
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Homesteading in Webb County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Webb County?
- Webb County is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 316-day growing season, average summer highs of 99.2°F, and average winter lows of 43.6°F. The established crops are hay, sorghum.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $179,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.85%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Doctors Hospital of Laredo is 13.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 7 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.
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