Barton County

MO · Pop. 178,793 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Barton County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 178,793.

$/Acre: $5,949

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 209 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 161.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.09%

Cost of Living Index86.1

Median Household Income$38,977

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,949

Median Home Price$427K

Acres for Sale2981

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season209 days

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,606 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)148 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K657

Property Crime /100K603

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak