Callaway County

MO · Pop. 149,544 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Callaway County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 149,544.

$/Acre: $6,972

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 163.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.96%

Combined Sales Tax5.19%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$35,471

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,972

Median Home Price$424K

Acres for Sale4433

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,322 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)377 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K553

Property Crime /100K503

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak