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Wichita County

TX · Pop. 129,842 · Mixed County

26/100Homestead Score

Wichita County sits in Texas across 628 square miles, home to 129,842 people at 206.8 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on wheat, hay, cotton. The median home price is $142,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.77%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 95°F and average winter lows of 31.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 30.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Kell West Regional Hospital is 10.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.9% 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: 1.77%
Growing Season: 227 days
Broadband: 99.9%
Density: 206.8/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 227-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A median home price of $142,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Kell West Regional Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 10.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.8% 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 1.77% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
26/100
Median home price
$142k
Property tax
1.77%
Growing season
227 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
30.4"
Broadband
99.9%
Nearest hospital
Kell West Regional Hospital, 10.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.77%
Median Household Income$62,168
Poverty Rate15.9%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$142K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season227 days
Annual Rainfall30.4 inches
Avg Summer High95°F
Avg Winter Low31.4°F
Top CropsWheat, Hay, Cotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado10/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalKell West Regional Hospital (10.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities7

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Wichita County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Wichita County?
Wichita County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 95°F, and average winter lows of 31.4°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, cotton.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $142,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.77%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Kell West Regional Hospital is 10.8 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.