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