Barry County

MO · Pop. 66,396 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Barry County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 66,396.

$/Acre: $4,833

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 125/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax4.53%

Cost of Living Index89.4

Median Household Income$80,363

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,833

Median Home Price$439K

Acres for Sale3500

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,712 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)344 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K547

Property Crime /100K461

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak