Holt County

MO · Pop. 139,212 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Holt County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 139,212.

$/Acre: $2,790

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 90.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.88%

Combined Sales Tax6.11%

Cost of Living Index90.3

Median Household Income$54,187

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,790

Median Home Price$370K

Acres for Sale4212

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,214 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)300 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K499

Property Crime /100K607

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate