Christian County

MO · Pop. 199,617 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Christian County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 199,617.

$/Acre: $5,636

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 153.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.47%

Combined Sales Tax4.69%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$93,737

Poverty Rate15.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,636

Median Home Price$361K

Acres for Sale4286

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,267 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)154 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K427

Property Crime /100K458

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak