Washington County

MO · Pop. 163,840 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 163,840.

$/Acre: $9,903
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 202 days
Broadband: 79%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 243.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax1.27%
Combined Sales Tax5.49%
Cost of Living Index91.1
Median Household Income$60,384
Poverty Rate22.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,903
Median Home Price$571K
Acres for Sale2177
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season202 days
Annual Rainfall44.6 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,954 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado7/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)235 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K570
Property Crime /100K745
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Ag EconomyWeak