Jasper County

MO · Pop. 138,566 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Jasper County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 138,566.

$/Acre: $10,868

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 205 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 328.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax4.38%

Cost of Living Index87.5

Median Household Income$85,949

Poverty Rate12.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,868

Median Home Price$661K

Acres for Sale1445

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season205 days

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,015 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)296 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K603

Property Crime /100K781

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak