Lincoln County

MO · Pop. 195,896 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 195,896.

$/Acre: $9,356
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 171 days
Broadband: 37%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 439.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax0.14%
Combined Sales Tax4.36%
Cost of Living Index95.1
Median Household Income$57,237
Poverty Rate21.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,356
Median Home Price$508K
Acres for Sale1066
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season171 days
Annual Rainfall47 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low26°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,681 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)244 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K573
Property Crime /100K648
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City64 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyWeak