Texas · Off-grid & homestead potential

Jeff Davis County

71BoltScore / 100
#76 of 254 in Texas

Jeff Davis County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths are low natural-disaster risk and deep isolation — 134 mi to the nearest city. The trade-offs: arid land — only 14.2″ of rain a year, in severe drought 31.2% of years and poor cropland soil.

How Jeff Davis County scores

Hazard Safety97
Freedom68
Food40
Isolation93
Sovereignty88
Water20
Affordability89
$212kTypical home
0.5%Property tax
$1,101Land / acre
14.2"Annual rain
31.2% of yrsSevere drought
134 miNearest metro
0.8People / sq mi
0.1%Federal land
61.8°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Jeff Davis County, Texas

Is Jeff Davis County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Jeff Davis County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths: low natural-disaster risk and deep isolation — 134 mi to the nearest city. Watch-outs: arid land — only 14.2″ of rain a year, in severe drought 31.2% of years and poor cropland soil.

How much does land cost in Jeff Davis County, Texas?

Land in Jeff Davis County runs about $1,101 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Jeff Davis County?

Jeff Davis County gets about 14.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 31.2% of years.

How remote is Jeff Davis County?

The nearest major metro is about 134 miles away, and population density is 0.8 people per square mile.

How Jeff Davis compares in Texas

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