Douglas County

MO · Pop. 176,466 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 176,466.

$/Acre: $10,178
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 194 days
Broadband: 32%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 386.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax1.22%
Combined Sales Tax5.44%
Cost of Living Index89.6
Median Household Income$54,534
Poverty Rate12.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,178
Median Home Price$501K
Acres for Sale4389
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season194 days
Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation1,907 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)395 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K633
Property Crime /100K476
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City51 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%
Ag EconomyWeak