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