Howard County

MO · Pop. 30,920 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Howard County is a rural county in MO with a population of approximately 30,920.

$/Acre: $1,336

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 23.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.41%

Combined Sales Tax4.64%

Cost of Living Index90.9

Median Household Income$73,704

Poverty Rate12.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,336

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale3243

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,127 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K946

Property Crime /100K689

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town21 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyStrong