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