Boone County

MO · Pop. 155,369 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Boone County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 155,369.

$/Acre: $4,034

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 109.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax5.9%

Cost of Living Index90.3

Median Household Income$54,998

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,034

Median Home Price$302K

Acres for Sale1593

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,600 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)162 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K513

Property Crime /100K404

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak