Texas County
MO · Pop. 24,956 · Rural County
Texas County is a rural county in Missouri, spanning 1,177 square miles with 24,956 residents at a density of 21.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $123,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.53%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F and average winter lows of 23.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Texas County Memorial Hospital is 0.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.53% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $123,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Texas County Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 0.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 21.2 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.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- A poverty rate of 19.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
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Homesteading in Texas County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Texas County?
- Texas County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F, and average winter lows of 23.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $123,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.53%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Texas County Memorial Hospital is 0.2 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.
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