Lewis County

MO · Pop. 135,750 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lewis County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 135,750.

$/Acre: $4,821

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 109.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax6.22%

Cost of Living Index88.2

Median Household Income$50,034

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,821

Median Home Price$297K

Acres for Sale3381

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,120 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K634

Property Crime /100K813

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak