Cass County

MO · Pop. 108,154 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cass County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 108,154.

$/Acre: $8,412

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 296.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.16%

Combined Sales Tax4.39%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$63,032

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,412

Median Home Price$493K

Acres for Sale3303

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,523 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)382 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K758

Property Crime /100K578

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak