Warren County
MO · Pop. 36,467 · Suburban County
Warren County sits in Missouri across 429 square miles, home to 36,467 people at 85 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. A median home price of $241,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.74% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F and average winter lows of 22°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentz is 15.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 87.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 186-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.74% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 41.7 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 9.3% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- The nearest hospital, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentz, is 15.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Warren County, MO is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $241k
- Property tax
- 0.74%
- Growing season
- 186 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 41.7"
- Broadband
- 87.8%
- Nearest hospital
- SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentz, 15.6 mi
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Homesteading in Warren County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Warren County?
- Warren County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F, and average winter lows of 22°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $241,000 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 87.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentz is 15.6 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. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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