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