Camden County

MO · Pop. 39,781 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Camden County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 39,781.

$/Acre: $1,410

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 33.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.49%

Combined Sales Tax5.72%

Cost of Living Index85.3

Median Household Income$73,048

Poverty Rate15.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,410

Median Home Price$140K

Acres for Sale4661

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,014 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)136 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K719

Property Crime /100K804

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate