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