Dallam County
TX · Pop. 7,180 · Rural County
Dallam County, Texas covers 1,503 square miles with a population of 7,180 and a density of 4.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, corn, wheat. The median home price is $141,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.47%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 174-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F and average winter lows of 20.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 17.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Coon Memorial Hospital and Home is 16.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.1% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $141,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 97.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 4.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.8% 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.
- Annual rainfall of just 17.6 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.47% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Coon Memorial Hospital and Home, is 16.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Dallam County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 42/100
- Median home price
- $141k
- Property tax
- 1.47%
- Growing season
- 174 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 17.6"
- Broadband
- 97.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Coon Memorial Hospital and Home, 16.7 mi
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Homesteading in Dallam County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dallam County?
- Dallam County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 174-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F, and average winter lows of 20.4°F. The established crops are hay, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $141,000 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 97.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Coon Memorial Hospital and Home is 16.7 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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