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Wilson County

TX · Pop. 51,501 · Suburban County

49/100Homestead Score

Wilson County is a suburban county in Texas, spanning 804 square miles with 51,501 residents at a density of 64.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $286,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.3% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 253-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.1°F and average winter lows of 39°F. Annual rainfall averages 29.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Connally Memorial Medical Center is 5.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.7% 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: 1.3%
Growing Season: 253 days
Broadband: 99.7%
Density: 64.1/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 253-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Connally Memorial Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 5.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 9.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.

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 1.3% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
49/100
Median home price
$286k
Property tax
1.3%
Growing season
253 days (zone 9a)
Annual rainfall
29.1"
Broadband
99.7%
Nearest hospital
Connally Memorial Medical Center, 5.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.3%
Median Household Income$92,461
Poverty Rate9.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$286K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9a
Growing Season253 days
Annual Rainfall29.1 inches
Avg Summer High95.1°F
Avg Winter Low39°F
Top CropsHay, Corn, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado8/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalConnally Memorial Medical Center (5.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Wilson County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Wilson County?
Wilson County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 253-day growing season, average summer highs of 95.1°F, and average winter lows of 39°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $286,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.3%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Connally Memorial Medical Center is 5.4 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.