Henry
Missouri

What stands out

Three things set Henry County apart from the other 3,142 counties: home internet speed is in the top 7% of American counties (292 Mbps). Within Missouri it ranks 6th of 115 counties for home internet speed.

Where you are

You live in Henry County, Missouri. 22,064 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.3% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +157).

Missouri stopped taxing Social Security and public pensions for all residents in 2024 and has been cutting its top income-tax rate toward 4.5%. Home prices are well below the national average in both Kansas City and St. Louis. The state's property tax on vehicles, paid every year, surprises new arrivals; tornado exposure is high across the state.

Money

The typical household here brings in $54,903 a year, lower than 67% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $48,739. Unemployment runs 2.6%, lower than 80% of American counties. 7% of workers work from home.

Missouri takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,400 a year.

Home

The median home costs $224K, cheaper than 54% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $725 a month. Property tax is 0.80% of home value, roughly $1,224 a year on that median home, lower than 56% of American counties. 72% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.4 per 1,000 residents, higher than 77% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 20 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 74.7 years, shorter than 63% of American counties. There are 41 active physicians in the county, about 18.6 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 11.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.74 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 80% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 44 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 64% of eligible voters turned out. Under Missouri law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 57°F, highs near 68 and lows near 46, warmer than 54% of American counties. About 35 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 41 out of 100, safer than 59% of American counties; the county has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 292 Mbps down, faster than 93% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.9 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.