Knox County

MO · Pop. 51,837 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Knox County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 51,837.

$/Acre: $1,269

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 38.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.59%

Combined Sales Tax4.81%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$81,078

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,269

Median Home Price$212K

Acres for Sale1729

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,170 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)104 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K581

Property Crime /100K487

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate