Audrain County

MO · Pop. 142,860 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Audrain County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 142,860.

$/Acre: $6,254

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 156.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.73%

Combined Sales Tax4.96%

Cost of Living Index84.5

Median Household Income$35,786

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,254

Median Home Price$480K

Acres for Sale4097

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,692 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)273 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K569

Property Crime /100K501

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak