Henry County

MO · Pop. 11,090 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Henry County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 11,090.

$/Acre: $1,204
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 176 days
Broadband: 67%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 29.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax1.81%
Combined Sales Tax6.04%
Cost of Living Index97.5
Median Household Income$49,413
Poverty Rate23.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,204
Median Home Price$147K
Acres for Sale3369
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season176 days
Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low26°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,766 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)242 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K531
Property Crime /100K571
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City27 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%
Ag EconomyModerate