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