Cedar County

MO · Pop. 155,326 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cedar County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 155,326.

$/Acre: $8,632

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 276.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.36%

Combined Sales Tax4.59%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$76,234

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,632

Median Home Price$524K

Acres for Sale544

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,807 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)251 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K536

Property Crime /100K498

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak