Howell County

MO · Pop. 71,163 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Howell County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 71,163.

$/Acre: $5,344

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 121/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax5.99%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$58,872

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,344

Median Home Price$372K

Acres for Sale3837

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,194 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)111 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K633

Property Crime /100K759

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak