DeKalb County

MO · Pop. 6,663 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

DeKalb County is a rural county in MO with a population of approximately 6,663.

$/Acre: $1,094
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 198 days
Broadband: 41%
Safety: 3/10
Density: 16.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax0.24%
Combined Sales Tax4.47%
Cost of Living Index94.8
Median Household Income$47,433
Poverty Rate19.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,094
Median Home Price$185K
Acres for Sale2491
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season198 days
Annual Rainfall46.2 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,091 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)255 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K981
Property Crime /100K1140
Overall Safety3/10
Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town23 miles
Nearest City49 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%
Ag EconomyStrong