Worth County

MO · Pop. 186,299 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Worth County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 186,299.

$/Acre: $4,463
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 173 days
Broadband: 70%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 127.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax1.67%
Combined Sales Tax5.9%
Cost of Living Index92.5
Median Household Income$93,243
Poverty Rate15.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,463
Median Home Price$379K
Acres for Sale3822
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season173 days
Annual Rainfall39 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation1,966 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado7/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)303 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K559
Property Crime /100K637
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%
Ag EconomyWeak