Benton County

MO · Pop. 170,849 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Benton County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 170,849.

$/Acre: $7,342
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 190 days
Broadband: 76%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 161.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax0.95%
Combined Sales Tax5.18%
Cost of Living Index98.3
Median Household Income$43,748
Poverty Rate15.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,342
Median Home Price$559K
Acres for Sale3240
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season190 days
Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,002 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)109 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K557
Property Crime /100K686
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City54 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%
Ag EconomyWeak