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