Dent County

MO · Pop. 148,297 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Dent County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 148,297.

$/Acre: $5,396

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 130.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax4.35%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$88,550

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,396

Median Home Price$456K

Acres for Sale3467

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall41 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,701 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)278 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K518

Property Crime /100K322

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak