Cass County
MO · Pop. 109,393 · Mixed County
Cass County, Missouri covers 697 square miles with a population of 109,393 and a density of 156.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, hay, corn. The median home price is $269,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.88%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F and average winter lows of 21.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Cass Regional Medical Center is 1.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 195-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.88% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 98% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Cass Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 1.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, hay, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
At a glance
Cass County, MO is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 62/100
- Median home price
- $269k
- Property tax
- 0.88%
- Growing season
- 195 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.9"
- Broadband
- 98%
- Nearest hospital
- Cass Regional Medical Center, 1.8 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Cass County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Cass County?
- Cass County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F, and average winter lows of 21.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $269,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.88%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Cass Regional Medical Center is 1.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
Explore Missouri Resources
Partner links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
LandWatch
Browse rural land, farms, and ranches for sale across every state.
Lands of America
The largest listing site for rural property — farms, ranches, hunting land, and timberland.
AcreTrader
Invest in farmland online — vetted properties with passive income potential.
More counties in Missouri
All Missouri countiesNearby counties
The closest counties to Cass County by distance, including across state lines.
Data sources
Verified
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. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
Your brand here — Reach our audience of professional directory owners and boost your sales.