Maverick County
TX · Pop. 57,770 · Suburban County
Maverick County sits in Texas across 1,279 square miles, home to 57,770 people at 45.2 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, cotton. A median home price of $152,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.39% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 299-day growing season, average summer highs of 97.7°F and average winter lows of 42.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 20.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center is 8.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 299-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $152,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 94% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 8.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- 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.
- Annual rainfall of just 20.4 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.39% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Maverick County, TX is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 58/100
- Median home price
- $152k
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- Growing season
- 299 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 20.4"
- Broadband
- 94%
- Nearest hospital
- Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center, 8.5 mi
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Homesteading in Maverick County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Maverick County?
- Maverick County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 299-day growing season, average summer highs of 97.7°F, and average winter lows of 42.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, cotton.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $152,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.39%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center is 8.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 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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