Childress County
TX · Pop. 6,772 · Rural County
Childress County, Texas covers 697 square miles with a population of 6,772 and a density of 9.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, wheat. A median home price of $115,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.47% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 220-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.6°F and average winter lows of 28.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 26.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Harmon Memorial Hospital is 20.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.6% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 220-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $115,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 91.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 9.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.5% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.47% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Harmon Memorial Hospital, is 20.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Childress County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $115k
- Property tax
- 1.47%
- Growing season
- 220 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 26.4"
- Broadband
- 91.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Harmon Memorial Hospital, 20.3 mi
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Homesteading in Childress County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Childress County?
- Childress County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 220-day growing season, average summer highs of 93.6°F, and average winter lows of 28.3°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $115,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.47%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Harmon Memorial Hospital is 20.3 miles away, without an in-county 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.
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