Johnson County

MO · Pop. 118,853 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Johnson County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 118,853.

$/Acre: $8,577

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 379.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.3%

Combined Sales Tax4.52%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$80,326

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,577

Median Home Price$553K

Acres for Sale94

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,948 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)255 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K562

Property Crime /100K624

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak