Laclede County

MO · Pop. 94,741 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Laclede County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 94,741.

$/Acre: $2,707

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 59.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.53%

Combined Sales Tax5.76%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$36,091

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,707

Median Home Price$216K

Acres for Sale2612

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,092 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)290 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K538

Property Crime /100K661

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate