Lafayette County

MO · Pop. 56,965 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lafayette County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 56,965.

$/Acre: $2,102
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 188 days
Broadband: 71%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 46.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax0.16%
Combined Sales Tax4.39%
Cost of Living Index97.8
Median Household Income$56,169
Poverty Rate24.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,102
Median Home Price$195K
Acres for Sale2917
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season188 days
Annual Rainfall38.9 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,983 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)201 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435
Property Crime /100K443
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City20 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%
Ag EconomyModerate