Gentry County

MO · Pop. 88,249 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Gentry County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 88,249.

$/Acre: $3,231
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 172 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 101.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax0.97%
Combined Sales Tax5.19%
Cost of Living Index92.7
Median Household Income$62,611
Poverty Rate12.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,231
Median Home Price$370K
Acres for Sale1326
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season172 days
Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low21°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,237 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)224 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K538
Property Crime /100K567
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City63 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%
Ag EconomyWeak