Cole County

MO · Pop. 135,352 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cole County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 135,352.

$/Acre: $6,339

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 186.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.1%

Combined Sales Tax4.32%

Cost of Living Index84.7

Median Household Income$91,532

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,339

Median Home Price$458K

Acres for Sale4810

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,499 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K763

Property Crime /100K928

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak