Webster County

MO · Pop. 5,481 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Webster County is a rural county in MO with a population of approximately 5,481.

$/Acre: $995
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 176 days
Broadband: 56%
Safety: 3/10
Density: 3.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax1.97%
Combined Sales Tax6.19%
Cost of Living Index86.8
Median Household Income$35,422
Poverty Rate24.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$995
Median Home Price$270K
Acres for Sale3453
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season176 days
Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,654 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)395 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1061
Property Crime /100K1063
Overall Safety3/10
Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town28 miles
Nearest City56 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%
Ag EconomyStrong