Hickory County

MO · Pop. 131,201 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hickory County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 131,201.

$/Acre: $4,906

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 154.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax4.64%

Cost of Living Index89.3

Median Household Income$43,796

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,906

Median Home Price$302K

Acres for Sale246

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,437 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K616

Property Crime /100K667

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak