Clay County

MO · Pop. 139,437 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Clay County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 139,437.

$/Acre: $4,251

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 116.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.09%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$66,468

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,251

Median Home Price$257K

Acres for Sale351

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall46.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,846 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado7/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)313 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K690

Property Crime /100K600

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak