Dade County

MO · Pop. 179,210 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Dade County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 179,210.

$/Acre: $5,606

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 128.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax4.72%

Cost of Living Index84.9

Median Household Income$87,319

Poverty Rate12.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,606

Median Home Price$502K

Acres for Sale2532

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,722 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)188 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K709

Property Crime /100K871

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak