Franklin County

MO · Pop. 147,132 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 147,132.

$/Acre: $3,239

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 103.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.01%

Combined Sales Tax4.23%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$63,732

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,239

Median Home Price$259K

Acres for Sale1745

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,052 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)261 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K529

Property Crime /100K718

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak