Carter County

MO · Pop. 95,161 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Carter County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 95,161.

$/Acre: $8,886

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 219.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax4.26%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$44,183

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,886

Median Home Price$447K

Acres for Sale3570

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,215 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)261 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K698

Property Crime /100K777

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak