Chariton County

MO · Pop. 86,293 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Chariton County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 86,293.

$/Acre: $3,137

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 86/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.26%

Combined Sales Tax4.48%

Cost of Living Index95.6

Median Household Income$76,361

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,137

Median Home Price$343K

Acres for Sale1409

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,964 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)327 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K646

Property Crime /100K572

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate