[2] The county was organized February 8, 1861, and named for General William J.

30.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Republican Party controls politics at the local level in Worth County.

Worth County is part of the 1st district in the Missouri House of Representatives, currently held by Jeff Farnan (R-Stanberry).

Worth County is part of the 12th District in the Missouri Senate, currently held by Dan Hegeman (R-Cosby).

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) received more votes, a total of 171, than any candidate from either party in Worth County during the 2008 presidential primary.