Daviess County

MO · Pop. 159,070 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Daviess County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 159,070.

$/Acre: $7,805

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 191.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax4.57%

Cost of Living Index96.3

Median Household Income$35,198

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,805

Median Home Price$573K

Acres for Sale4809

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,926 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K741

Property Crime /100K515

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak