Newton County

MO · Pop. 75,353 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Newton County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 75,353.

$/Acre: $2,620

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 205 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 58.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax5.74%

Cost of Living Index84.2

Median Household Income$71,259

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,620

Median Home Price$271K

Acres for Sale63

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season205 days

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,755 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)314 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K738

Property Crime /100K529

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate