Adair County

MO · Pop. 165,530 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Adair County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 165,530.

$/Acre: $3,285
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 175 days
Broadband: 50%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 107.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax1.66%
Combined Sales Tax5.89%
Cost of Living Index87.9
Median Household Income$49,506
Poverty Rate15.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,285
Median Home Price$252K
Acres for Sale1365
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season175 days
Annual Rainfall36.8 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,847 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado7/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)221 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K544
Property Crime /100K491
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City49 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Ag EconomyWeak