Cooper County

MO · Pop. 42,986 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cooper County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 42,986.

$/Acre: $2,395

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 63.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.69%

Combined Sales Tax5.91%

Cost of Living Index84.4

Median Household Income$83,199

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,395

Median Home Price$186K

Acres for Sale3081

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall46 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,345 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K573

Property Crime /100K658

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate