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