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Jasper County

MO · Pop. 123,532 · Mixed County

52/100Homestead Score

Jasper County, Missouri covers 639 square miles with a population of 123,532 and a density of 193.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, soybeans, wheat. The median home price is $159,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.74%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F and average winter lows of 25.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Mercy Hospital Carthage is 4.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.74%
Growing Season: 193 days
Broadband: 95.7%
Density: 193.3/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 193-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.74% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $159,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 95.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Mercy Hospital Carthage, with an emergency room, is just 4.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • 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.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A poverty rate of 18.4% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

Jasper County, MO is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
52/100
Median home price
$159k
Property tax
0.74%
Growing season
193 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
44.8"
Broadband
95.7%
Nearest hospital
Mercy Hospital Carthage, 4.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.74%
Median Household Income$57,525
Poverty Rate18.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$159K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season193 days
Annual Rainfall44.8 inches
Avg Summer High88.9°F
Avg Winter Low25.5°F
Top CropsHay, Soybeans, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado10/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalMercy Hospital Carthage (4.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage95.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Jasper County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Jasper County?
Jasper County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F, and average winter lows of 25.5°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $159,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.74%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 95.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Mercy Hospital Carthage is 4.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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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. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.