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