Texas · Off-grid & homestead potential

Presidio County

66BoltScore / 100
#146 of 254 in Texas

Presidio County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 174 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. The trade-offs: arid land — only 12.9″ of rain a year, in severe drought 32.8% of years and poor cropland soil.

How Presidio County scores

Hazard Safety90
Freedom57
Food41
Isolation100
Sovereignty69
Water18
Affordability87
$228kTypical home
1.6%Property tax
$1,070Land / acre
12.9"Annual rain
32.8% of yrsSevere drought
174 miNearest metro
1.5People / sq mi
0%Federal land
65.3°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Presidio County, Texas

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

Presidio County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 174 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. Watch-outs: arid land — only 12.9″ of rain a year, in severe drought 32.8% of years and poor cropland soil.

How much does land cost in Presidio County, Texas?

Land in Presidio County runs about $1,070 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Presidio County?

Presidio County gets about 12.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 32.8% of years.

How remote is Presidio County?

The nearest major metro is about 174 miles away, and population density is 1.5 people per square mile.

How Presidio compares in Texas

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