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