Angelina County
TX · Pop. 86,791 · Mixed County
Angelina County sits in Texas across 798 square miles, home to 86,791 people at 108.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, peas. A median home price of $150,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.25% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 252-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.6°F and average winter lows of 39.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 49 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin is 9.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 77.1% 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.
Pros
- A long 252-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $150,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, with an emergency room, is just 9.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
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.
- Broadband reaches only 77.1% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Angelina County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 45/100
- Median home price
- $150k
- Property tax
- 1.25%
- Growing season
- 252 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 49"
- Broadband
- 77.1%
- Nearest hospital
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, 9.7 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Angelina County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Angelina County?
- Angelina County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 252-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.6°F, and average winter lows of 39.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, peas.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $150,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.25%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 77.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin is 9.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 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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