Iron County

MO · Pop. 96,851 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Iron County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 96,851.

$/Acre: $5,795

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 153.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax4.55%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$40,534

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,795

Median Home Price$402K

Acres for Sale1745

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,697 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)372 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K651

Property Crime /100K414

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak