Jefferson County

MO · Pop. 198,541 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 198,541.

$/Acre: $4,301

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 134.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.24%

Combined Sales Tax4.47%

Cost of Living Index98.2

Median Household Income$78,203

Poverty Rate12.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,301

Median Home Price$400K

Acres for Sale464

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall36 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,644 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)251 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

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 /100K599

Property Crime /100K389

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak