Bates County

MO · Pop. 197,831 · Urban County

6Homestead Score

Bates County is a urban county in MO with a population of approximately 197,831.

$/Acre: $9,199

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 93%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 563.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.46%

Combined Sales Tax4.68%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$91,305

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,199

Median Home Price$508K

Acres for Sale3547

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,882 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)359 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K318

Property Crime /100K257

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital3.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage93%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak