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