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Wright County

MO · Pop. 18,722 · Suburban County

75/100Homestead Score

Wright County, Missouri covers 682 square miles with a population of 18,722 and a density of 27.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $152,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.38% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 178-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F and average winter lows of 23.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Texas County Memorial Hospital is 28.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.38%
Growing Season: 178 days
Broadband: 100%
Density: 27.5/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.38% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $152,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Annual rainfall of 43.1 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • The nearest hospital, Texas County Memorial Hospital, is 28.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.38%
Median Household Income$47,304
Poverty Rate17.6%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$152K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6b
Growing Season178 days
Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low23.1°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado6/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalTexas County Memorial Hospital (28.7 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage100%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Wright County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Wright County?
Wright County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 178-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F, and average winter lows of 23.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $152,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.38%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Texas County Memorial Hospital is 28.7 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.