Bollinger County

MO · Pop. 17,497 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Bollinger County is a rural county in MO with a population of approximately 17,497.

$/Acre: $1,248

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 12.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax5.99%

Cost of Living Index85.1

Median Household Income$56,307

Poverty Rate23.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,248

Median Home Price$131K

Acres for Sale1275

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,241 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)116 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1022

Property Crime /100K1310

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyStrong