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