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