Gasconade County

MO · Pop. 18,089 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Gasconade County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 18,089.

$/Acre: $1,979

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 51.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax5.11%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$78,729

Poverty Rate8.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,979

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale3867

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall37 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,900 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)172 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K566

Property Crime /100K493

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate