Crawford County

MO · Pop. 23,213 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Crawford County is a rural county in MO with a population of approximately 23,213.

$/Acre: $1,165

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 18.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.01%

Combined Sales Tax5.24%

Cost of Living Index95

Median Household Income$86,962

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,165

Median Home Price$272K

Acres for Sale1429

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,416 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)336 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K877

Property Crime /100K731

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyStrong