Carroll County
MO · Pop. 8,459 · Rural County
Carroll County sits in Missouri across 695 square miles, home to 8,459 people at 12.2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, hay. A median home price of $111,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.84% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.1°F and average winter lows of 20.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Carroll County Memorial Hospital is 3.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 75.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.84% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $111,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Carroll County Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 3.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 12.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 75.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Carroll County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 77/100
- Median home price
- $111k
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- Growing season
- 181 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.2"
- Broadband
- 75.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Carroll County Memorial Hospital, 3.5 mi
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Homesteading in Carroll County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Carroll County?
- Carroll County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.1°F, and average winter lows of 20.2°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $111,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.84%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 75.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Carroll County Memorial Hospital is 3.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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